Also called
underclothing [uhn-der-kloh-th ing] /ˈʌn dərˌkloʊ ðɪŋ/ (Show IPA).
Examples from the web for underclothes
- Wanted a chance to wash himself well, and put on the underclothes.
- Then add the other clothes, rolling those that don't wrinkle easily, including underclothes.
- So, people had begun wearing underclothes of washable linen and wanted to decorate the cuffs and collars.
- So short of money was she, she claimed to be going around without underclothes.
- They all had lice in their underclothes since they couldn't take baths in their barracks.
- Do not destroy or discard your clothing, your underclothes, or sheets and towels you may have used.
- Bedding, clothing, underclothes and linens should be laundered and heat dried.
- Soldiers slept in their clothes, bathed in their underwear, and went as long as six weeks without changing their underclothes.
- Her knee high stockings were partially burned off, and she did not have on underclothes.
- He made me sit outside wearing my underclothes only.
British Dictionary definitions for underclothes
plural noun 1. a variant of underwear Also called underclothing