Synonyms & related words for underwear

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of underwear. 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 underwear

Explore words related to underwear — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include underclothes, underclothing, undies, undergarments, underpants, skivvies, panties, underlinen. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Where does underwear come from?

The word underwear 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.