underclothes

/'ʌndəklouðz/ Cách viết khác : (underclothing) /'ʌndə,klouðiɳ/
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underclothes

A child neatly folds their clean underclothes on a bed.

Definition

Noun (plural form, used with a plural verb): Clothing worn next to the skin, beneath outer garments. This term refers to garments such as underwear, undershirts, and underpants, which are considered intimate apparel.

Usage

The word "underclothes" is a plural noun. It refers to the category or set of undergarments as a whole. It is typically used in general contexts. * It is common to use verbs like wear, change, or pack with "underclothes." * You can use quantifiers like some, clean, or a set of before it.

Examples
  • Basic Usage:
    • She packed her underclothes in a separate bag.
    • It's important to change your underclothes every day.
    • He bought some new underclothes for the trip.
Advanced Usage
  • "One's underclothes": Used to specify the underclothes belonging to a particular person.
    • She was embarrassed when her underclothes were visible.
  • The term can be used in more formal or old-fashioned contexts compared to the more common modern term "underwear."
Variants and Related Words
  • Underclothing (noun, uncountable): A less common, singular form with the same meaning.
    • The store sells a variety of underclothing.
  • Undergarments (noun, plural): A more formal synonym for underclothes.
  • Underwear (noun, uncountable): The most common modern term for underclothes.
  • Lingerie (noun, uncountable): Refers specifically to women's underclothes, often of a delicate or fancy design.
Synonyms
  • Undergarments: A formal term for clothes worn under outer garments.
  • Underwear: The general, modern term for garments worn next to the skin.
  • Intimate apparel: A polite or commercial term for underclothes.
Antonyms
  • Outerwear: Clothing designed to be worn as the outermost layer, such as coats and jackets.
  • Overclothes: Garments worn over other clothes (a less common term).
Notes on Meaning

The word specifically denotes the functional layer of clothing worn for hygiene, comfort, and modesty beneath one's main outfit. It does not typically include sleepwear (pajamas) unless they are being worn as a base layer under other clothes.

underclothes

A child neatly folds their clean underclothes on a bed.

Noun
  1. undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments

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