Undergarments

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌɡɑːrmənts/

Definitions of undergarments

noun a garment worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin

Example Sentences

A1 I wear undergarments under my clothes.

A2 She bought new undergarments for the trip.

B1 It is important to choose the right undergarments for different outfits.

B2 The store sells a variety of undergarments for both men and women.

C1 The designer undergarments are made from high-quality materials.

C2 She prefers to buy her undergarments from luxury brands.

Examples of undergarments in a Sentence

formal It is important to wear clean undergarments every day for hygiene purposes.

informal I need to buy some new undergarments because my old ones are worn out.

slang I can't believe she left her undergarments hanging on the doorknob for everyone to see.

figurative The undergarments of the company's finances were finally exposed during the audit.

Grammatical Forms of undergarments

• past tense: wore
• plural: undergarments
• comparative: more undergarment
• superlative: most undergarment
• present tense: wear
• future tense: will wear
• perfect tense: have worn
• continuous tense: are wearing
• singular: undergarment
• positive degree: undergarments
• infinitive: to wear
• gerund: wearing
• participle: worn

Origin and Evolution of undergarments

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'undergarments' originated from the combination of 'under' meaning beneath or below, and 'garment' meaning clothing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'undergarments' has come to refer specifically to intimate clothing worn beneath outer clothing for hygienic, comfort, or modesty reasons.