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Clothes and Fashion - Underwear, Nightwear and Loungewear

Here you will learn the name of different types of underwear, nightwear and loungewear in English, such as "slip", "pajamas", and "briefs".

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nightgown
nightgown
[noun]

a long loose garment similar to a nightdress, worn by women or girls in bed

Ex: She bought a silk nightgown for warmer summer nights. 
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lingerie
lingerie
[noun]

women's underwear, sleepwear and light robes worn in bed

Ex: She treated herself to a luxurious set of lace lingerie for a special occasion. 
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slip
slip
[noun]

a loose piece of underwear resembling a thin sleeveless dress that has two shoulder straps

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bra
bra
[noun]

a piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts

Ex: She bought a new bra that offered better support and comfort. 
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bandeau
bandeau
[noun]

a garment that covers the breasts of a woman and has no straps

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petticoat
petticoat
[noun]

a loose light underskirt that has a pleated, ruffled or lace edge

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thong
thong
[noun]

a women's underpants or swimwear that has a narrow piece of cloth at the back and a waistband

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panties
panties
[noun]

a short piece of clothing that women wear under the pants, skirts, etc.

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bikini pants

a type of women's undergarment that provide minimal coverage of the buttocks and genital area

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girdle
girdle
[noun]

a type of women's undergarment that shapes and supports the torso, hips, and abdomen

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baby doll
baby doll
[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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gown
gown
[noun]

a long, flowing dress worn by women as a nightwear

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dressing gown

a long loose robe with a belt that is worn indoors while dressing or resting

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camisole
camisole
[noun]

a type of sleeveless women's undergarment worn as a top, usually made of thin material like silk or cotton

Ex: The camisole had delicate straps and soft fabric. 
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body stocking

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
shapewear
[noun]

body-contouring undergarments worn to shape and smooth the body under clothing

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underskirt

a garment worn underneath a skirt or dress to add fullness and shape

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corset
corset
[noun]

a tightly fitted women's undergarment designed to shape and support the torso

Ex: She wore a corset under her gown to create an hourglass figure. 
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bloomers
bloomers
[noun]

loose-fitting undergarments, typically ending just above the knee and featuring an elastic waistband

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half-slip
half-slip
[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
knickers
[noun]

a short piece of underwear for the lower body, worn by women or girls

Ex: She bought a new pair of lace knickers to match her bra. 
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shorts
shorts
[noun]

underpants with short legs, worn by men

Ex: He rolled up the hem of his shorts for a more fashionable look. 
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boxershorts

underpants with short legs, worn by men

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briefs
briefs
[noun]

legless underwear that fits tightly

Ex: He prefers briefs for everyday comfort. 
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singlet
singlet
[noun]

a sleeveless undershirt, typically worn as a comfortable and sweat-absorbing undergarment

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athletic supporter

an undergarment designed to provide support and protection to the male genitalia during athletic activity

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smoking jacket

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

a long loose garment like a shirt worn in bed

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long underwear

a type of undergarment worn for extra warmth in cold weather, covering the legs and torso

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jammies
jammies
[noun]

(usually plural and used by children) a loose and light two-piece garment worn in bed

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pajamas
pajamas
[noun]

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

Ex: He forgot to change out of his pajamas before going to the store. 
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robe-de-chambre

a dressing gown or a loose-fitting, lightweight outer garment worn around the house

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underclothes

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

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underpants

a clothing item worn beneath outer clothing by men and women that covers the lower part of their bodies

Ex: He bought a new pack of underpants for his upcoming trip. 
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pants
pants
[noun]

underwear worn by men and women to cover the lower part of their bodies

Ex: He bought a new set of pants for more comfort. 
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thermal underwear

a type of undergarment that keep you warm in cold weather, designed to trap body heat

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basque
basque
[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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bustier
bustier
[noun]

a form-fitting garment that is typically strapless, designed to enhance a woman's figure and support her bust

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housecoat
housecoat
[noun]

a long, loose, comfortable garment worn at home, usually by women, designed for ease of wear and comfort

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negligee
negligee
[noun]

a loose, flowing garment, typically made of a light, sheer fabric such as silk or chiffon, that is worn by women as a nightgown or a dressing gown

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peignoir
peignoir
[noun]

a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower

Ex: She lounged in her luxurious silk peignoir, feeling elegant and glamorous. 
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shift
shift
[noun]

a simple and loose-fitting dress that hangs straight down from the shoulders and does not have a waistline

Ex: She wore a comfortable shift to the casual summer party. 
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nursing bra

a specialized bra for breastfeeding, with convenient openings for easy access and additional support features

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period underwear

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

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