nightgown
/nˈaɪtɡaʊn/
noun
a long loose garment similar to a nightdress, worn by women or girls in bed
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1So I kissed her goodbye in her nightgown.
2Undershirts, nightgowns, toiletries are strewn about the floor.
3Yeah, my wife is in her nightgown.
4Well they have nightgowns underneath.
5This is my nightgown.
lingerie
/ˈɫɑnʒɝˌeɪ/
noun
women's underwear, sleepwear and light robes worn in bed
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1On Thursday they mark down lingerie, sporting goods and luggage.
2Is that lingerie in your bag? -
3Now, the company is shifting focus to lingerie, beauty, and its Pink line.
4In 2017, supermodel Ashley Graham's lingerie collection, Addition Elle, made its New York Fashion Week debut to rave reviews.
5No. - I wore lingerie before.
slip
/ˈsɫɪp/
noun
a loose piece of underwear resembling a thin sleeveless dress that has two shoulder straps
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1The cat just slipped!
2My hand just slipped again.
3The warthog slips the net.
4The belt just then slips right off.
5Q: Just slip that bad boy on.
bra
/ˈbɹɑ/
noun
a piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts
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1Bra. Say those with me.
2Bras are a necessity for some women.
3The bra toss. -
4The bra toss.
5- Rip off the bra.
bandeau
/bˈændoʊ/
noun
a garment that covers the breasts of a woman and has no straps
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1Last senza and hunter a bandeau entities work wife one saying express sold 75% ownership back in two thousand
2For this, you’ll need a strapless bandeau bra and a pair of jeans.
3Then, I got this bandeau.
4You can see the colors, like a blue bandeau, or another tank and I don't have one.
5I've got kinda like a halter top, faux halter top, with this bandeau blue shirt.
brassiere
/bɹˌæsiˈɛɹ/
noun
a piece of underwear that women wear to support and cover their breasts
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1Nope, I got one in each part of my brassiere.
2The full word is brassiere but almost no one says that.
3But in the word, brassiere, we don't have the AH vowel.
4The full word is brassiere but almost no one says that.
5If you don't believe me, just ask my German brassiere company, Schlichtentitten.
petticoat
/ˈpɛtiˌkoʊt/
noun
a loose light underskirt that has a pleated, ruffled or lace edge
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1Hey there goes one of those petticoat soldiers now.
2It was easier to tear a new slip from the petticoat.
3Artist Lukka Sigurdardottir created this dress that's completely edible, and even has a checkered cake petticoat!
4She put on a red petticoat first, then a black dress, and a white veil over the dress.
5They have petticoats!
thong
/ˈθɔŋ/
noun
a women's underpants or swimwear that has a narrow piece of cloth at the back and a waistband
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1My wife had the thong back in 1976.
2I need thongs.
3Take thongs, for instance.
4Thongs can also irritate the sensitive skin in your nether regions and exacerbate hemorrhoids.
5Try a thong.
panties
/ˈpæntiz/
noun
a short piece of clothing that women wear under the pants, skirts, etc.
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1Another term for this: panties, some people hate that term Panties.
2You will need Panties in your skin tone A thong Microfiber panties Boy-leg briefs Boxer shorts Pants patches and a body shaper.
3- It is aunt Panties.
4Um sorry aunt Panties the bees flying off.
5I remember I went here with Auntie Panties
bikini pants
/bɪkˈiːni pˈænts/
noun
a type of women's undergarment that provide minimal coverage of the buttocks and genital area

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girdle
/ˈɡɝdəɫ/
noun
a type of women's undergarment that shapes and supports the torso, hips, and abdomen
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1Here's your shoulder girdle.
2Here's your hip girdle.
3This buck girdled my two threes.
4This skin is called the girdle.
5Girdles were given to adorn the statue.
baby doll
/ˈbeɪbi dɑl/
noun
a short, loose-fitting dress or nightgown, often with a ruffled or lacy hemline, typically worn as sleepwear or as a cute and playful style of dress
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1She says Baby Doll, because that's her nickname and, duh, everyone wears a decorative belt with the first letter of their stupid nickname.
2But it did not stand for Baby Doll.
3On January 21, 2020, you were shown this Vintage Long Legs Stuffed Baby Doll.
4That would be Whisper talking to Baby Doll.
gown
/ˈɡaʊn/
noun
a long, flowing dress worn by women as a nightwear
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1Where are the gowns?
2I wear gowns.
3Gown up.
4You know New York Fashion Week gowns?
5A Canadian ball gown.
dressing gown
/dɹˈɛsɪŋ ɡˈaʊn/
noun
a long loose robe with a belt that is worn indoors while dressing or resting
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1I've got his dressing gown.
2This is a dressing gown.
3And I went in full makeup in a dressing gown.
4The centerpiece of course, is my vintage silk dressing gown in a red color that also features some relatively bold patterning to continue my color theme throughout the outfit.
5I've paired the dressing gown with a pink shirt some brown trousers that contain a red undertone and some moccasin-styled loafers in suede that also have some warmth to their color.
camisole
/kˈæmɪsˌoʊl/
noun
a type of sleeveless women's undergarment worn as a top, usually made of thin material like silk or cotton
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1It could also be called a camisole.
2For example, skinny jeans look youthful and fresh when paired with a brightly colored tunic, but they may look like you're trying too hard to be 18 again if you wear them with a tight camisole tank top.
3A camisole under a well-tailored jacket is a flattering look.
4And the list of things that you need could be things like, oh, I don't have enough camisoles or tank tops.
5I have like one, like a leopard print camisole dress.
body stocking
/bˈɑːdi stˈɑːkɪŋ/
noun
a form-fitting garment that covers the torso, legs, and arms, often worn as lingerie or as a costume piece

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shapewear
/ˈʃeɪp.wer/
noun
body-contouring undergarments worn to shape and smooth the body under clothing
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1"Is shapewear with pee hole better?"
2-Wait, "is shapewear with pee hole better?"
3Shapewear with a pee hole.
4Tight undergarments, shapewear, or other clothing may also cause pressure on the stomach that pushes acid into the esophagus.
5Instead, it was a war that helped reshape women's shapewear.
underskirt
/ˌʌndɚskˈɜːt/
noun
a garment worn underneath a skirt or dress to add fullness and shape
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1And for me, it was very helpful to know that the other girls had to wear a corset and I didn't, and I, and Jo chooses not to wear a hoop or sometimes even an underskirt.
2Even though it WEIGHS, Fully Loaded, with a person, over 600 pounds, I don't see it exerting 300 pounds down on its UNDERSKIRT.
corset
/ˈkɔɹsət/
noun
a piece of women's underwear that fits the body tightly and makes the waist appear thinner
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1The corset was dead.
2Women were wearing corsets, long gloves, and multiple layers of skirts.
3Corsets are tight.
4Don't do corsets.
5- I do have a corset.
bloomers
/ˈbɫumɝz/
noun
loose-fitting undergarments, typically ending just above the knee and featuring an elastic waistband

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half-slip
/hˈæfslˈɪp/
noun
an undergarment worn underneath a skirt or dress, covering the lower half of the body and typically ending at or just above the knee

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knickers
/ˈnɪkɝz/
noun
a short piece of underwear for the lower body, worn by women or girls
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1- Whoa, his name is Knickers.
shorts
/ˈʃɔɹts/
noun
underpants with short legs, worn by men
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1Each month, eligible creators may earn a Shorts bonus between $100 and $10,000 from the fund.
2Each month, you can earn a Shorts bonus between US$100 and US$10,000 from the Fund with the amount adjusted based on performance metrics like your channel's monthly Shorts views and where your audience is located.
3Who can receive a Shorts bonus?
4Let's go through a quick recap of the Shorts bonus payment timeline with an example.
5Viewers can find Shorts by going into the dedicated Shorts tab.
boxershorts
/bˈɑːksɚʃˌɔːɹts/
noun
underpants with short legs, worn by men

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briefs
/ˈbɹifs/
noun
legless underwear that fits tightly
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1His lawyers have a lot to be Working On, and no matter how good or bad any one performs with videos, BRIEFS, TESTIMONY, what have you, LINSEY, bottom line, we still have a Tremendous Divide in this COUNTRY, and when this is all over, there is still a lot of healing that needs to happen in Our Country.
singlet
/sˈɪŋɡlət/
noun
a sleeveless undershirt, typically worn as a comfortable and sweat-absorbing undergarment
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1He's cleaning that singlet.
2The singlet can get bacteria.
3- Because that's actually just a singlet underneath there.
4So instead of a triplet, it's now a singlet.
5Should it be a singlet, a doublet, a triplet?
athletic supporter
/æθlˈɛɾɪk səpˈoːɹɾɚ/
noun
an undergarment designed to provide support and protection to the male genitalia during athletic activity

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smoking jacket
/smˈoʊkɪŋ dʒˈækɪt/
noun
a type of loungewear for men,, originally designed to be worn while smoking cigars or pipes to protect clothing from the odor of tobacco

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nightshirt
/ˈnaɪˌtʃɝt/
noun
a long loose garment like a shirt worn in bed
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1There were two beds in our room, and I remember that Lincoln sat up in his nightshirt on the edge of the bed arguing the point with me.
long underwear
/lˈɑːŋ ˌʌndɚwˈɛɹ/
noun
a type of undergarment worn for extra warmth in cold weather, covering the legs and torso

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jammies
/dʒˈæmɪz/
noun
(usually plural and used by children) a loose and light two-piece garment worn in bed
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1Jammies stream, been there, man.
pajamas
/pəˈdʒæməz/, /pəˈdʒɑməz/
noun
a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed
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1My bottoms are pajamas.
2The next word is pajamas.
3I love pajamas. -
4I'm wearing pajamas.
5Still wearing pajamas though.
robe-de-chambre
/ʁɔb də ʃɑ̃bʁ/
noun
a dressing gown or a loose-fitting, lightweight outer garment worn around the house

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underclothes
/ˌʌndɚklˈoʊðz/
noun
clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

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underpants
/ˈəndɝˌpænts/
noun
underwear worn by men and women to cover the lower part of their bodies

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pants
/ˈpænts/
noun
underwear worn by men and women to cover the lower part of their bodies
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1Those pants are hideous.
2Those pants are hideous.
3If a dog wore pants.
4Pants actually mean underwear.
5Pants twins.
thermal underwear
/ˈθɝːməl ˈʌndɚˌwɛr/
noun
a type of undergarment that keep you warm in cold weather, designed to trap body heat

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basque
/ˈbæsk/
noun
a tight-fitting piece of clothing that covers the body from under the arms to the top of the legs, usually worn as an underwear by women
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1The Basque languages revived.
2We do a lot of mitochondrial DNA on the Basque.
3These are people from the Basque country.
4Five frigates and two ships of the line entered Basque Roads.
5Here they spoke Basque which doesn't have anything to do with anything, outside of a little bit of Hungarian and Finnish.
bustier
/ˈbəstjɝ/
noun
a form-fitting garment that is typically strapless, designed to enhance a woman's figure and support her bust
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1But, my man had eight-inch platform boots on with fishnet stockings, garter belt, a bustier, and a cape.
2Heck, why not go crazy and get a Harley Quinn bustier.
3- I mean, if you had to wear like a bustier or whatever that thing is called-- - A corset?
4In case you're thinking this was the craziest of her designs, her other signature bridal couture included a shawl of white rubber gloves, a bottle-nipple bustier, and a skirt loaded with champagne flutes!
5Well, more like a bustier, I'd say.
housecoat
/hˈaʊskoʊt/
noun
a long, loose, comfortable garment worn at home, usually by women, designed for ease of wear and comfort
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1- Housecoat is a bathrobe. -
2His mother, Bessie, objects because it shows her in her housecoat.
3I get back, she got on a housecoat and slippers, standing in the doorway smoking a cigarette talking about, "Say goodbye to your Uncle Otis."
negligée
/nˈɛɡlɪʒˌeɪ/
noun
a women's loose, flowing nightgown or robe, typically made of a sheer or semi-translucent fabric
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1and she drops the negligee
2That you would save your pennies and buy yourself a negligee.
3Had a nice little negligee on, had candles of course lit.
peignoir
/pˈeɪnwɑːɹ/
noun
a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower
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1What is a peignoir?
shift
/ˈʃɪft/
noun
a simple and loose-fitting dress that hangs straight down from the shoulders and does not have a waistline
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1Here the calendar date shifted.
2They canceled classes, ditched oversize dumbbells, and shifted resources to cardio and circuit training.
3Shift funding away from cops and towards schools and education.
4The weight shifted the whole balance of the truck.
5The wind shifted.
nursing bra
/nɜːsɪŋ bɹɑː/
noun
a specialized bra for breastfeeding, with convenient openings for easy access and additional support features

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period underwear
/piəɹɪəd ˌʌndɚwɛɹ/
noun
reusable underwear designed with absorbent layers to manage menstrual flow, providing an eco-friendly alternative to disposable pads or tampons

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