Word
smalls
US/ˈsmɔɫz/
UK/smˈɔːlz/
Plural noun
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.”
Examples
simple
“I need to buy some new smalls before the trip.”
contextual
“He left his smalls on the kitchen counter while he went to the store to buy a new pair of shoes.”
complex
“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.
- 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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