# smalls

/ˈsmɔɫz/ (US) · /smˈɔːlz/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/smalls
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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