underpants

Beneath your trousers

Underpants are undergarments covering the lower body from waist to upper thighs.

The word is slightly more formal or parental than alternatives like underwear or panties: Go put on some underpants.

In American usage, underpants typically refers to briefs or similar close-fitting styles rather than boxers.

garment

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

trunks · thong · bikini · jockstrap · drawers · boyshorts · hipster · longjohns · bloomers · high-waisted

intimate

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

lace · satin · sheer · revealing · honeymoon · boudoir · striptease · passion · desire · risqué

privacy

hidden

Kept out of sight

underneath · covered · discreet · modesty · layers · secret · protected · private · unmentionables · underthings

comfort

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

stretch · soft · seamless · moisture-wicking · lightweight · absorbent · jersey · silk · thermal · bamboo

casual

loungewear

Casual clothes for relaxing

comfy · lazy · baggy · worn-out · favorite · everyday · basic · plain · sleep · lounge

Categories
Opposites
garment layer/visibility

underpantsouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garments · overwear · outer layer · trousers · pants

body coverage area

underpantsbra

Chest support garment

undershirt · vest · camisole · sports bra · brassiere

Phrases
Family

under, pants, pant, underwear, undershirt, undergarment, underclothes, pantaloons, underskirt

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG