underclothes

[ uhn-der-klohz, -klohth z ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz /
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noun (used with a plural verb)

clothes worn under outer clothes.
underwear.
Also called un·der·cloth·ing [uhn-der-kloh-th ing] /ˈʌn dərˌkloʊ ðɪŋ/.

Origin of underclothes

First recorded in 1825–35; under- + clothes

Words nearby underclothes

undercellar, undercharge, underclass, underclassman, underclay, underclothes, undercoat, undercoating, undercompensate, undercool, undercount

Definition for underclothing (2 of 2)

underwear
[ uhn-der-wair ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌwɛər /

noun

clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes.
Also called underclothes, underclothing.

Origin of underwear

First recorded in 1870–75; under- + wear

Words related to underclothing

underwear, corset, lingerie, shorts, undergarment, underpants, undershirt, bikini, bra, unmentionables, nightwear, underclothes, nightclothes, undies, drawers, panties, briefs, G-string, skivvies, BVDs

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British Dictionary definitions for underclothing (1 of 2)

underclothes
/ (ˈʌndəˌkləʊðz) /

pl n

a variant of underwear Also called: underclothing

British Dictionary definitions for underclothing (2 of 2)

underwear
/ (ˈʌndəˌwɛə) /

noun

clothing worn under the outer garments, usually next to the skin Also called: underclothes