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From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
Bertolt Brecht

Meaning of "underwear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNDERWEAR

underwear  [ˈʌndəˌwɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNDERWEAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Underwear is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES UNDERWEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

underwear

Undergarment

Undergarments are clothes worn under other clothes, often directly next to the skin. They keep outer garments from being soiled by bodily secretions and discharges, shape the body, and provide support for parts of it. In cold weather, long underwear is sometimes worn to provide additional warmth. Some undergarments are intended for erotic effect. 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 undergarments and as outer clothing. If made of suitable material, some undergarments can serve as nightwear or swimsuits. 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, though garments which cover both also are available. Different styles of undergarments are generally worn by women and men. Undergarments commonly worn by women today include brassieres and panties, while men often wear briefs or boxers. Items commonly worn by both sexes include T-shirts, sleeveless shirts, bikini underwear, thongs, and G-strings.

Definition of underwear in the English dictionary

The definition of underwear in the dictionary is clothing worn under the outer garments, usually next to the skin Also called: underclothes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNDERWEAR


anywhere
ˈɛnɪˌwɛə
chinaware
ˈtʃaɪnəˌwɛə
Delaware
ˈdɛləˌwɛə
everwhere
ˈɛvəˌwɛə
everywhere
ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə
firmware
ˈfɜːmˌwɛə
footwear
ˈfʊtˌwɛə
freeware
ˈfriːˌwɛə
hardware
ˈhɑːdˌwɛə
lacquerware
ˈlækəˌwɛə
lusterware
ˈlʌstəˌwɛə
lustreware
ˈlʌstəˌwɛə
nowhere
ˈnəʊˌwɛə
otherwhere
ˈʌðəˌwɛə
rubberwear
ˈrʌbəˌwɛə
shareware
ˈʃɛəˌwɛə
silverware
ˈsɪlvəˌwɛə
software
ˈsɒftˌwɛə
somewhere
ˈsʌmˌwɛə
swimwear
ˈswɪmˌwɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNDERWEAR

underwater
underweight
underwent
underwhelm
underwhelmed
underwhelming
underwing
underwire
underwired
underwit
underwood
underwool
underwork
underworker
underworld
underwrite
underwriter
underwriting
underwritings
underwritten

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNDERWEAR

beachwear
casual wear
childrenswear
eyewear
innerwear
knitwear
loungewear
menswear
nightwear
outerwear
outwear
overwear
ready-to-wear
shapewear
sleepwear
streetwear
swear
the worse for wear
wear
workwear

Synonyms and antonyms of underwear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNDERWEAR»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «underwear» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of underwear

Translation of «underwear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNDERWEAR

Find out the translation of underwear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of underwear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «underwear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

内衣裤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ropa interior
570 millions of speakers

English

underwear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अंडरवियर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَلَابِسٌ دَاخِلِيَّة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нижнее белье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

roupa de baixo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আন্ডারওয়্যার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sous-vêtement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Seluar dalam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Unterwäsche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

下着
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

속옷
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Jeroan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quần áo lót
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உள்ளாடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुख्य कपड्याखाली घालायचे आतील कपडे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

iç çamaşırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

biancheria intima
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bielizna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спідня білизна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lenjerie de corp
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εσώρουχο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderklere
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underkläder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

undertøy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of underwear

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERWEAR»

The term «underwear» is very widely used and occupies the 7.435 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNDERWEAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «underwear» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «underwear» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about underwear

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNDERWEAR»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word underwear.
1
Woody Allen
I don't believe in the after life, although I am bringing a change of underwear.
2
Marc Andreessen
These days, you have the option of staying home, blogging in your underwear, and not having your words mangled. I think I like the direction things are headed.
3
Fiona Apple
I never thought I'd be in a position where people would be talking about my sexuality and saying how good I look in underwear.
4
Michael Bergin
I spent two weeks prancing around a studio in Queens in my underwear with nine other guys. They were long days. But what the hell, it was Calvin Klein.
5
Rachel Bilson
You can tell a lot about a person from his underwear.
6
Jane Birkin
My mother was right: When you've got nothing left, all you can do is get into silk underwear and start reading Proust.
7
Yasmine Bleeth
I love a man who can wear my underwear.
8
David Boreanaz
I see L.A. as a beautiful blonde with dirty underwear.
9
Bertolt Brecht
From the cradle to the coffin underwear comes first.
10
Julia Child
In department stores, so much kitchen equipment is bought indiscriminately by people who just come in for men's underwear.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNDERWEAR»

Discover the use of underwear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to underwear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Underwear!
Bismark the Buffalo is grumpy and unlovable until his friends teach him how to laugh and show him that wearing colorful underwear can be great fun.
Mary Elise Monsell, Lynn Munsinger, 2014
2
The Underwear Book
A surprising and silly book about underwear, The Underwear Book features such wisdom as "DO wear fancy underwear under your dress," and "DON'T hang upside down on the monkey bars.
Todd Parr, 2012
3
Underwear Do's and Don'ts
A surprising and silly book about underwear, featuring such wisdom as "Do wear fancy underwear under your dress, Don't hang upside down on the monkey bars", illustrated with Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright, childlike drawings.
Todd Parr, 2011
4
Freedom Is Blogging in Your Underwear
This is a book about freedom.
Hugh MacLeod, 2012
5
Underwear: What We Wear Under There
Traces the history of underwear from ancient times to the twenty-first century.
Ruth Freeman Swain, 2008
6
Who Ran My Underwear Up the Flagpole?
Four friends discover ways to fit in at school during the football season.
Jerry Spinelli, 1992
7
Fashion in Underwear: From Babylon to Bikini Briefs
Originally published: New York: Batsford, [1971].
Elizabeth Ewing, 2010
8
"Always Wear Clean Underwear!"
Explains the little and big meanings of things parents tell their children, such as "Eat your vegetables," "Look both ways before you cross the street," and "Don't talk with your mouth full."
Marc Gellman, 2000
9
Target Underwear and a Vera Wang Gown: Notes from a Single ...
The story of a Philadelphia journalist's life, told through the outfits she most loved, describes how she related fashion to her inner life and used clothes to conform, seduce, or hide her way through school, a series of relationships, and ...
Adena Halpern, 2007
10
Murder and Underwear: Working with the Homeless in Chicago
"Could I please use some of this lotion?
A. Redhed, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNDERWEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term underwear is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Police: Man who led cops on 2 hour chase stole underwear
Police say Ritter stole $10.50 worth of underwear from a Shop Rite store in Brooklawn, New Jersey earlier this month. Police say he has an extensive violent ... «6abc.com, Jul 15»
2
Hungry Labrador Eats 62 Hair Bands, 8 Pairs Of Underwear
MARS, Pa. (AP) — This hungry Labrador has some unusual taste buds. A Pennsylvania veterinarian retrieved 62 hair bands, eight pairs of underwear and a ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
3
Bra bandits pull off fourth underwear heist at same mall
Police say 140 pairs of underwear have been stolen from a northeast Pennsylvania store that's been struck by four bra heists since February. Police say the ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
4
Cops: Red underwear led us to sneaker thief
Harris says he saw someone bending over with "bright red underwear." Turns out, it was an exact match of the photo. Harris confronted the teen. "You've been ... «USA TODAY, Jun 15»
5
Man Arrested at JFK for Attempting to Smuggle Cocaine in Underwear
A man was arrested last month at John F. Kennedy International Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine in his underwear, authorities said. Customs and ... «NBC New York, May 15»
6
Officials: Guyanese Woman Found With Cocaine In Underwear
It was during this search that they found packages concealed in the girdle and underwear, officials said. The packages tested positive for cocaine, officials said. «CBS Local, Apr 15»
7
David Beckham and James Corden strip down for underwear ad …
David Beckham has never been shy about showing off his abs (and arms and more) in underwear ads. He's stripped down for Armani and bared his body for ... «Today.com, Mar 15»
8
Canadian Lawmaker Uses 'Tight Underwear' Excuse To Explain …
A member of Canada's House of Commons has earned laughs and toasts from his colleagues, after he blamed his absence during a vote on tight underwear ... «NPR, Feb 15»
9
Parents, administrators discuss school's underwear check
Parents, administrators discuss school's underwear check. Members of the Gustine ISD School board heard from concerned parents Thursday night after an ... «WFAA, Jan 15»
10
Justin Bieber Is (Finally, Officially) the New Face of Calvin Klein …
Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images. After months and months of rumors, we finally have confirmation that Justin Bieber is the new face of Calvin Klein underwear. «Fashionista, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Underwear [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/underwear>. May 2024 ».
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