noun

underclothes

underclothes, underwear

She packed her underclothes for the trip.

She packed her underclothes for the trip.

Remember to wash your underclothes separately.

Remember to wash your underclothes separately.

((sb.'s)) underclothes clothes worn next to the skin He put his underclothes in the drawer.

Synonyms: underwear, lingerie, undergarments

From 'under' (below) and 'clothes' (garments). It literally means clothes worn under other clothes.

Think of it literally: the 'clothes' you wear 'under' your main outfit.

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