Panty

Quick meaning: Panty is a noun meaning (usually in the plural, or in compounds) An article of clothing worn as underpants by women.

Meaning

(usually in the plural, or in compounds) An article of clothing worn as underpants by women.

More Meanings

1. (informal, roller derby) A helmet cover.
2. (obsolete, in the plural) Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.

Example Sentences

"If you get jammed in, hand me the panty. You can't throw it at me."

There is a special play called “Passing the Star” that allows the jammer to remove her helmet panty and hand it over to the pivot.

2003, Glamour, Volume 101, Issues 4-6, page number unknown, “One time I was going to run and change before a concert because I realized I had panty lines showing,” says Britta Phillips, […] .

1952 October 13, Advertisement, Life, page 13, For, unlike old-fashioned diapers, PLAYTEX Dryper confines all wetness to the panty area; brings your baby a whole new world of comfort plus cleaner, finer protection.

Word Forms

• panties
• pantie

Synonyms for panty

Depending on context, synonyms include scanty, pantie, step-in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include step-in, pantie, scanty, hose, light, small.

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