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underpants
This term refers to a foundational garment designed for hygiene and modesty. It carries a neutral, functional connotation and is used across various social registers, though it is more descriptive and less colloquial than terms like knickers or undies.
Grammatically, this noun is a plurale tantum, meaning it exists only in the plural form and has no singular counterpart. Because it describes a single item of clothing that consists of two legs, it cannot be counted as one underpants; instead, it requires a partitive construction such as a pair of underpants to denote a single unit.
Meanings
Examples
I need to pack some clean underpants for the trip.
Cotton underpants are generally better for skin health.
He realized his underpants were showing above his waistband.
The laundry basket is overflowing with dirty underpants.
The laundry basket is overflowing with dirty underpants.