Cool MateMeaning of Underwear
clothes that you wear under other clothes and next to the skin
In simple words: Clothing worn under other clothes, usually close to the skin.
Underwear in a sentence
- I never wear underwear.
- clean/thermal underwear
- She packed one change of underwear.
- Some mothers can't even afford to buy underwear for their kids.
- He was getting cold standing around in his underwear.
- He stripped to his underwear and dived into the water.
- men's/women's underwear
How to use Underwear
Used in everyday conversation. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may be avoided in highly formal situations or when discussing clothing styles. Can vary regionally in types of underwear.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'under' as where it is worn — underneath your clothes.
Related words
Synonyms for Underwear
- lingerie
- undergarments
- intimates
- foundation garments
Opposites of Underwear
- outerwear
- overgarments
- clothes
Common mistakes with Underwear
- Confused with 'outerwear' which is clothing worn on the outside.
- Mispronounced as 'underware'.
- Using the singular 'underwear' in contexts that require a plural form.
Underwear appears in
Underwear in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملابس داخلية
ملابس تلبس تحت الملابس الأخرى، وعادة ما تكون قريبة من الجلد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
অন্তর্বাস
অন্যান্য পোশাকের নিচে পরা পোশাক, সাধারণত ত্বকের কাছাকাছি।
- GermanDeutsch
Unterwäsche
Kleidung, die man unter anderer Kleidung trägt, normalerweise nah auf der Haut.
- SpanishEspañol
Ropa interior
Prendas que se llevan debajo de otras, generalmente cerca de la piel.
- Persianفارسی
زیرپوش
لباسهایی که زیر لباسهای دیگر پوشیده میشوند و معمولاً نزدیک به پوست هستند.
- FrenchFrançais
Sous-vêtements
Vêtements portés sous d'autres, généralement près du corps.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अंडरवियर
दूसरे कपड़ों के नीचे पहने जाने वाले कपड़े, आमतौर पर त्वचा के करीब।
- ItalianItaliano
Biancheria intima
Vestiti che si indossano sotto altri vestiti, di solito a contatto con la pelle.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Roupa íntima
Roupas usadas por baixo de outras, geralmente em contato com a pele.
- RussianРусский
Нижнее белье
Одежда, которую носят под другой одеждой, обычно вплотную к телу.
- Urduاردو
زیر جاموں
کپڑے جو دوسرے کپڑوں کے نیچے پہنے جاتے ہیں، عام طور پر جلد کے قریب۔
- Chinese中文
内衣
穿在其他衣服下面的衣物，通常贴身。
More words like Underwear
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Underwear
What does Underwear mean?
Clothing worn under other clothes, usually close to the skin.
What is the definition of Underwear?
clothes that you wear under other clothes and next to the skin
How do you use Underwear in a sentence?
I never wear underwear.
Can you give another example of Underwear?
clean/thermal underwear
What are synonyms for Underwear?
Common alternatives include lingerie, undergarments, intimates, foundation garments.
What is the opposite of Underwear?
Opposite meanings include outerwear, overgarments, clothes.
What words go with Underwear?
It commonly pairs with long, skimpy, thong, change, set, pair, in your underwear.
What are common mistakes when using Underwear?
Confused with 'outerwear' which is clothing worn on the outside. Mispronounced as 'underware'. Using the singular 'underwear' in contexts that require a plural form.
How do you pronounce Underwear?
US: /["/ˈʌndərwer/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʌndəweə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Underwear?
Used in everyday conversation. Generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but may be avoided in highly formal situations or when discussing clothing styles. Can vary regionally in types of underwear.
What CEFR level is Underwear?
"Underwear" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.