Underdrawers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A garment worn underneath outer clothes, typically covering the lower body for modesty and comfort
2. Clothing worn under other garments, usually providing an extra layer beneath pants or skirts
3. Undergarments designed to be worn beneath outerwear, serving as an underlayer for hygiene and warmth

Etymology: "Underdrawers" is a plain compound: "under-" joined to "drawers," the old word for undergarments worn on the lower body. The "under" prefix means "beneath" or "below," so the name simply describes a garment worn beneath the outer clothing. "Drawers" itself comes from "draw" in the sense of pulling a garment on over the legs, a sense that gives the trousers-like garment its name.

Synonyms: underpants, briefs, underwear, panties, knickers

Antonyms: overpants, outerwear