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Definition of underclothes

underclothes

/ˈʌn.dɚˌkloʊðz/
un · der · clothes
Plural:underclothes
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• noun

1

Articles of clothing worn beneath outer garments, usually directly against the skin.

Example

"During the Victorian era, men and women wore multiple layers of heavy underclothes beneath their daily attire."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Functioning as a plurale tantum, 'underclothes' has no singular form in common usage and always takes a plural verb.

• Nearby Words

underclass
underclassman
underclothed
underclothes
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undercoat
undercoating

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century by combining the prefix 'under-' with the noun 'clothes', describing garments worn beneath everyday attire.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underclothes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underclothes
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