panties
n. C / U B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpæntiz// UK //pˈɑːntɪz// panties
n. a piece of underwear that women and girls wear on the bottom half of their bodies.
n. an undergarment covering the lower torso, typically worn by women or children.
She packed several pairs of cotton panties for her weekend trip.
The clothing store has a large section dedicated to matching bras and panties in various styles.
The evolution of undergarments from heavy petticoats to lightweight panties reflects broader shifts in textile technology and social attitudes toward female mobility.
Usage
Usually plural; the singular form is used as a modifier (e.g., 'panty liner').
Pitfall
a pantiesa pair of pantiesLike 'pants' or 'trousers', this word is treated as plural and requires 'a pair of' for a single item.