What does underwear mean?
Underwear means Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing..
Underwear
/ˈʌndəwɛə/ · noun
Meaning
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing..
Definitions by Sense
- Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
- (colloquial) Underpants (boxers, briefs, panties, etc) and often bras.
Example Sentences
Don't scratch and bite, my little bear, you'll soon need bigger underwear.
As a couple of soldiers sing a dirty song, he loses sight of the edge of the stage and falls off in the middle of his dance like a seasoned slapstick artist, his white legs in the air and his filthy underwear visible to all.
“A thong,” she answered him breathlessly. Now completely turned on by the fact that his man was sniffing her underwear and grinning like a tiger that took down its prey. That is if tigers could smile and still look sexy.
Synonyms for underwear
Antonyms for underwear
Related Words
Word Forms
- underwears
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for underwear?
Common synonyms include shreddies, underclothes, undergarment, undies.
What is the opposite of underwear?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use underwear in a sentence?
Don't scratch and bite, my little bear, you'll soon need bigger underwear.
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