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underpants

/ˈʌn.dɚ.pænts/
Plural:underpants
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• noun

1

An undergarment covering the lower part of the torso and having two holes for the legs, typically worn immediately next to the skin.

Example

"He packed several clean shirts and a fresh pair of underpants for the weekend trip."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a pluralia tantum noun, 'underpants' is grammatically plural and takes plural verbs (e.g., 'the underpants are clean'); counting them requires the phrase 'pair of'.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early to mid-20th century by combining 'under-' and 'pants' (a shortening of pantaloons), emerging as a modern descriptor to distinguish from outer trousers.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underpants. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underpants
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