Word
underpants
Phoneticsun·der·pants, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəndɝˌpænts/
UK/ˌʌndəpˈɑːnts/
Definition
n. the clothes you wear under your trousers or skirt to cover your private parts.
n. undergarments worn to cover the genital area and provide support to the lower body.
Examples
“He forgot to put on his underpants this morning.”
“The store sells a wide variety of underpants made from soft cotton for all ages.”
“While some cultures prefer traditional styles, modern underpants are often designed for maximum comfort and breathability during physical activity.”
Examples
simple
“He forgot to put on his underpants this morning.”
contextual
“The store sells a wide variety of underpants made from soft cotton for all ages.”
complex
“While some cultures prefer traditional styles, modern underpants are often designed for maximum comfort and breathability during physical activity.”
In Japanese
underpants; pants; briefs
Japanese from JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0. All sources.
Etymology
From under- + pants.
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.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL 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: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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