underthings

underthings — noun

1. pieces of clothing worn next to the skin beneath outer clothes, such as bras, pa

1.名詞B1
釋義

pieces of clothing worn next to the skin beneath outer clothes, such as bras, panties, or slips — used especially for women's and girls' undergarments

例句

Megan folded her clean underthings and placed them in the dresser drawer.

The boutique downtown sells beautiful silk underthings imported from Milan.

collocation: silk underthings

同義詞
  • underwear

    the most common, neutral term; works for all genders and ages

  • lingerie

    more specific to women's stylish or romantic undergarments

  • underclothes

    similar in tone to 'underthings', slightly formal

反義詞
  • outerwear

    clothing worn on top of underthings, such as coats and jackets

文法句型

always plural, like 'clothes' or 'pants'

用法筆記

Always used in the plural form — there is no singular 'underthing'. This is a polite, slightly old-fashioned word for women's underwear; 'underwear' is more direct and common in everyday speech.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a new underthing at the store.
✅I bought new underthings at the store.
💡'underthings' is always plural, like 'clothes' or 'pants'.