underclothing

un·der·clothes

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-der-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈʌn dərˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/
- /ˈʌn.də.kləʊðz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-der-klohz, -klohth z]
- /ˈʌn dərˌkloʊz, -ˌkloʊðz/

Definitions of underclothing word

noun underclothing clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes. 1
uncountable noun underclothing Underclothing is the same as underclothes. 0
abbreviation UNDERCLOTHING underwear 0
noun underclothing clothing worn next to the skin; underwear. 0

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Origin of underclothing

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; under- + clothes

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Parts of speech for Underclothing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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underclothing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

underclothing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for underclothing

noun underclothing

bikini — A bikini is a two-piece swimming costume worn by women.
bra — A bra is a piece of underwear that women wear to support their breasts.
bvds — long undergarments for men
g-string — a loincloth or breechcloth, usually secured by a cord at the waist.
lingerie — underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.

All 8 Synonyms of underclothing

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