Underwear
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Clothing worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin. Includes items such as pants, bras, vests, and similar garments designed for comfort and hygiene.
“The shop sells a wide range of comfortable cotton underwear.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈʌndəwɛə/
Syllables
un·der·wear
Related Words
Synonyms
underclothesundergarmentslingerieintimates
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Wordle
Compound word 'under' + 'wear'; multiple 'e' occurrences
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Scrabble
13 points; everyday vocabulary with compound structure
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