Word
panty
US/ˈpænti/
UK/pˈɑːnti/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a piece of clothing that covers the bottom half of your body. It is usually made of soft fabric and fits close to your skin.
n. a garment that covers the lower body, typically made of stretchy fabric and designed to fit snugly against the skin.
Examples
“She wore a soft white panty with her dress.”
“The athlete chose a high-performance panty to ensure her movements remained unrestricted during the race.”
Examples
simple
“She wore a soft white panty with her dress.”
contextual
“The athlete chose a high-performance panty to ensure her movements remained unrestricted during the race.”
Real-World Examples
“Those who took part in the survey were also asked to share their opinions on other fashions including socks and sandals and the dreaded VPL (visible panty line).” Etymology
Recorded since 1845 in the plural, meaning “drawers for men”, a derogatory diminutive of pants (the shortening of pantaloons); meaning “underpants for women or children” first recorded 1908.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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