Definitions for underwear
ˈʌn dərˌwɛərun·der·wear

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. underwear, underclothes, underclothingnoun

   undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. underwearnoun

   Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.

2. underwearnoun

   Men's underpants.

3. Etymology: From. Compare ondergoed, Unterwäsche, underkläder.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Underwear

   Underwear, underclothing, or undergarments are items of clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually in direct contact with the skin, although they may comprise more than a single layer. They serve to keep outer clothing from being soiled or damaged by bodily excretions, to lessen the friction of outerwear against the skin, to shape the body, and to provide concealment or support for parts of it. In cold weather, long underwear is sometimes worn to provide additional warmth. Special types of undergarments have religious significance. Some items of clothing are designed as undergarments, while others, such as T-shirts and certain types of shorts, are appropriate both as underwear and outerwear. If made of suitable material or textile, some underwear can serve as nightwear or swimwear, and some undergarments are intended for sexual attraction or visual appeal. Undergarments are generally of two types, those that are worn to cover the torso and those that are worn to cover the waist and legs, although there are also underclothes which cover both. Different styles of underwear are generally worn by females and males. Undergarments commonly worn by females today include bras and panties (knickers in British English), while males often wear classic briefs, boxer briefs, or boxer shorts. Items worn by both sexes include T-shirts, sleeveless shirts (also called singlets, tank tops, A-shirts, or vests), bikini underpants, thongs, G-strings and T-fronts.

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1. underwear

   Underwear is a category of clothing items worn underneath other garments, directly against the skin, and usually not visible to others. These items serve to protect outer garments from the body's sweat and skin shedding, provide comfort, shape the body, and maintain personal hygiene. It typically includes items such as briefs, boxers, panties, bras, undershirts, and lingerie.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Underwearnoun

   that which is worn under the outside clothing; underclothes

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Underwear

   un′dėr-wār, n. garments worn under others, underclothing.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Underwear

   A type of clothing.

   Everyone wears underwear on their body.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 29, 2020  

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How to pronounce underwear?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of underwear in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of underwear in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of underwear in a Sentence

1. Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary:

   Our people don't want to be registered with Danish unions because the Danish collective agreement -- which has been such a success on world-leading Danish airlines like Cimber Air, Sterling, Maersk, all of whom bestride the aviation globe as international colossi -- would require us to cut their pay, our pay is higher than the Danish collective agreement, but we would have to then pay for things like their underwear -- they have an underwear allowance because that's what's in the Danish collective agreement -- and, frankly, our pilots and cabin crew would rather buy their own knickers as long as we pay them more money.

2. Amy Weiss:

   There was literally no new underwear to give to these people, it's a sign of dignity for anyone who has lost everything... to have underwear makes you feel better, and it makes you feel a little normal. So we were anxious to help out.

3. Amy Weiss:

   Kids who are at risk need every kind of resource that their families can not afford to get them, underwear is just an overlooked item, and it's super expensive. So, the parents who are struggling financially tend to think,' You can't see the underwear, so it'll be okay.'.

4. Phil Gramm:

   Half the world does not know the joys of wearing cotton underwear. (promoting US exports, as quoted in Time)

5. Jerry Seinfeld:

   Men want the same thing from women that they want from their underwear... a little support, comfort, and freedom.

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