undergarment

Pronunciation: /ˌʌn.dɚˈɡɑɹ.mənt/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a garment worn under other garments

Etymology

From under- + garment.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unmentionable

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
garment
Narrower (hyponyms)
brassiere, garter belt, chemise, foundation garment, petticoat, singlet
Opposite (antonyms)
overgarment

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