Undergarments: meaning, definitions and examples
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undergarments
[ ˈʌndəˌɡɑːrmənts ]
clothing
Undergarments are clothes worn under other clothes, often next to the skin, and usually hidden from view. They are worn for privacy, modesty, hygiene, or to shape the body.
Synonyms
intimates, lingerie, underclothes, underwear
Examples of usage
- They wore silk undergarments beneath their outer clothing.
- She bought new undergarments for the trip.
- He decided to change his undergarments after the workout.
Translations
Translations of the word "undergarments" in other languages:
🇵🇹 roupa íntima
🇮🇳 अंतर्वस्त्र
🇩🇪 Unterwäsche
🇮🇩 pakaian dalam
🇺🇦 нижня білизна
🇵🇱 bielizna
🇯🇵 下着 (したぎ)
🇫🇷 sous-vêtements
🇪🇸 ropa interior
🇹🇷 iç çamaşırı
🇰🇷 속옷
🇸🇦 ملابس داخلية
🇨🇿 spodní prádlo
🇸🇰 spodná bielizeň
🇨🇳 内衣 (nèiyī)
🇸🇮 spodnje perilo
🇮🇸 nærföt
🇰🇿 іш киім
🇬🇪 სასაცილო ტანსაცმელი
🇦🇿 alt paltarları
🇲🇽 ropa interior
Word origin
The history of undergarments dates back centuries, with various cultures developing different types of underclothing for practical, social, and aesthetic reasons. From the ancient Romans to the Victorian era, undergarments have evolved in style and function. Today, undergarments play a crucial role in the fashion industry and continue to be an essential part of everyday clothing.