Word Noun
smalls
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsmɔɫz/ UK /smˈɔːlz/ smalls
Definition
n.underwear, such as socks, pants, or a bra. You usually use this word when you are talking about buying or washing clothes in a casual way.
n.underwear or intimate apparel.
Examples
“I need to buy some new smalls before the trip.”
“He left his smalls on the kitchen counter while he went to the store to buy a new pair of shoes.”
“The laundry room was always a bit of a mess, with various smalls and socks scattered across the floor after a long week of travel.”
Etymology
From small.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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