underclothing
/'ʌndəklouðz/ Cách viết khác : (underclothing) /'ʌndə,klouðiɳ/
Definition
- Noun:
- Clothing worn next to the skin, beneath outer garments: "Underclothing" refers to garments such as underwear, undershirts, and underpants that are worn directly against the skin and under other clothes for hygiene, comfort, or modesty.
Usage
- "Underclothing" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the category or collection of undergarments as a whole, not to a single piece.
- It is a formal or old-fashioned term. In everyday modern English, terms like "underwear," "undergarments," or "lingerie" (for women's underclothing) are more common.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "A change of underclothing": a fresh set of undergarments.
- He always carries a change of underclothing in his gym bag.
Variants and Related Words
- Underclothes (n, pl): This is a more common variant with the same meaning as "underclothing." It is often used interchangeably, though "underclothes" can sometimes imply the individual items more than the collective category.
- He folded his underclothes neatly in the drawer.
- Undergarment (n): A more formal, singular term for a single piece of underclothing.
- This delicate undergarment requires hand washing.
- Underwear (n): The most common modern term for underclothing.
- Lingerie (n): Refers specifically to women's underclothing, often designed to be visually appealing.
Synonyms
- Underwear: The standard, everyday synonym.
- Undergarments: A slightly more formal synonym.
- Intimate apparel: A polite and commercial term, often for women's underclothing.
Related Phrases
- Base layer: A technical term used for underclothing designed for thermal regulation during outdoor activities.
- For winter hiking, a moisture-wicking base layer is essential.
- Next to the skin: A descriptive phrase often used with underclothing.
- It is important that the fabric worn next to the skin is breathable.
Noun
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undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
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