underwear

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Underwear is clothing worn beneath outer garments, typically next to the skin.

The term covers undergarments for both sexes—briefs, boxers, panties, undershirts.

Underwear serves modesty, hygiene, and support.

I need to do laundry—I'm down to my last clean underwear.

The singular form refers to the category collectively rather than individual items.

garments

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

thong · bra · camisole · trunks · jockstrap · bikini · longjohns · slip · bodysuit · girdle

fashion

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

  • designerOne who plans appearances
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth

silk · sheer · embroidered · boudoir · trousseau · negligee · teddy · babydoll · garter · suspender

comfort

cotton

Plant fiber for textiles

snug · seamless · elastic · lightweight · thermal · fleece-lined · moisture-wicking · tagless · wireless · padded

modesty

concealed

Made invisible deliberately

layering · petticoat · privacy · personal · foundation · invisible · seamless

hygiene

washable

Able to be cleaned

moisture-wicking · antibacterial · antimicrobial · breathable · quick-dry · sanitary · disposable · reusable · incontinence

intimate

romantic

Conducive to love

seductive · revealing · provocative · couples · alluring · flirtatious · bedroom · passionate · risqué · valentine

Categories
Opposites
clothing layer position

underwearouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garments · overclothes · topcoat · overcoat · outermost layer

visibility/concealment

underwearouterwear

Protective top garments

street clothes · formal wear

visibility/exposure

underwearouterwear

Protective top garments

streetwear · formalwear · evening wear

Phrases
Family

wear, under, underneath, underpants, underlying, undershirt, outerwear, undergarment, underlie

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G