long underwear
Definition
Noun: * A one-piece undergarment: A single, full-length garment worn next to the skin for warmth, typically combining a top (shirt) and bottom (drawers/pants) into one connected piece.
Usage
Long underwear is a non-count noun used to refer to the garment as a category or a specific item. It is considered a compound noun. * It is worn in cold weather as a base layer beneath regular clothing. * It is typically made from warm materials like wool, cotton, or synthetic thermal fabrics.
Examples
- Noun:
- He packed his long underwear for the skiing trip.
- In the winter, I always wear long underwear under my jeans.
- This type of long underwear is made from merino wool.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used informally to describe any set of matching, full-length thermal top and bottom garments, even if they are two separate pieces, when the focus is on their function as a warm base layer.
Variants and Related Words
- Long johns (n, informal): A common synonym for .
- Union suit (n): A more formal or historical term for a one-piece undergarment, often with a buttoned flap in the back.
- Thermal underwear (n): A broader term for underwear designed for warmth, which can be one-piece or two-piece.
- Base layer (n): A technical term used in outdoor activities for the first layer of clothing, which can include .
Synonyms
- Long johns
- Union suit (specific type)
- Thermal underwear (broader category)
Antonyms
- Shorts (as underwear)
- Briefs
- A-shirt / tank top (as a warm upper undergarment)
Related Phrases
- Set of long underwear: A phrase used to specify one complete garment.
- I bought a new set of long underwear.
- Pair of long johns: An informal, idiomatic way to refer to one garment, using "pair" by convention.
- He owns several pairs of long johns.
Noun
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an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece
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