underpants
Definition
Noun: 1. An undergarment covering the body from the waist to the thighs: A piece of clothing, typically made of cotton or a similar fabric, worn next to the skin under other clothes. It covers the lower torso and the upper part of the legs.
Usage
- Underpants are a basic item of underwear.
- The term is often used in a general, non-gender-specific way, though specific styles have other names (e.g., boxers, briefs).
- It is commonly used in the plural form.
Examples
- Noun:
- He packed clean socks and underpants for the trip.
- These cotton underpants are very comfortable.
- She bought a new pack of underpants.
Advanced Usage
- "A pair of underpants": The standard way to refer to a single item.
- I need to buy a new pair of underpants.
Variants and Related Words
- Underwear (n): The general category of clothing worn under outer garments, which includes underpants.
- Briefs (n): A specific style of close-fitting underpants.
- Boxers (n): A specific style of loose-fitting underpants.
- Panties (n): A term often used for women's or girls' underpants.
Synonyms
- Undergarment: A more formal term for any item of underwear.
- Smallclothes (archaic): An old-fashioned term for underwear.
Related Phrases
- Long underpants / Long johns: A one-piece or two-piece undergarment covering the torso and legs, worn for warmth.
- He wore long underpants under his snowsuit.
Noun
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an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
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