underthings
[ uhn-der-thingz ]
/ ˈʌn dərˌθɪŋz /
plural noun
women's underclothes.
Origin of underthings
1840–50;
under- +
things
Words nearby underthings
undersurface,
undertake,
undertaker,
undertaking,
undertenant,
underthings,
underthroating,
underthrust,
undertime,
undertint,
undertone
Example sentences from the Web for underthings
The idea that underthings can serve any other purpose besides a purely functional one, of course, is relatively new.
There are her underthings—soft, frivolous, much-beribboned chemises, camisoles and petticoats.
Book of Etiquette |Lillian EichlerHer dress was not yet on, but her underthings were fully as elaborate and shimmering as any gown could hope to be.
Linda Condon |Joseph Hergesheimer
British Dictionary definitions for underthings
underthings
/ (ˈʌndəˌθɪŋz) /
pl n
girls' or women's underwear