Synonyms & related words for undergarments

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of undergarments — including underwear, underclothing, underclothes, undies, underlinen, unmentionables. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to undergarments

Explore words related to undergarments — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include underdrawers, undershorts, scants, knickers, camiknickers, underthings, overclothes, undershirts. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for undergarments

Common synonyms for undergarments include underwear, underclothing, underclothes, undies, underlinen, unmentionables, skivvies, underpants — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does undergarments come from?

The word undergarments breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root under-, from Old English under (“beneath, below”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.