Underwear, Nightwear and Loungewear: English Vocabulary List

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

"Silk nightgown comfortable."

"She wore a comfortable silk nightgown before going to bed every single night."

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

"She bought delicate lingerie at the boutique."

"The boutique sold expensive silk lingerie that made her feel confident and beautiful on her wedding night."

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

"She wore a white bra."

"She bought a bra that fit comfortably and gave good support."

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

"The petticoat adds volume."

"The bride wore several layers of stiff petticoats under her wedding gown to make the skirt full and fluffy."

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

"She bought new panties."

"She bought new panties made from soft breathable cotton because synthetic fabrics had been causing skin irritation and discomfort during long workdays."

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

"She wears bikini pants low."

"She wore low cut bikini pants that sat on her hips rather than at her natural waist."

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

"The girdle shapes her waist."

"The woman wore a firm girdle under her dress to smooth her stomach and create a sleeker silhouette."

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

"She ties her dressing gown."

"She wrapped herself in a soft silk dressing gown after her bath while she dried her hair."

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

"The silk camisole feels smooth."

"She wore a lace camisole under her sheer blouse as a pretty but functional underlayer."

a form-fitting garment that covers the torso, legs, and arms, often worn as lingerie or as a costume piece

"The body stocking is one piece."

"She wore a nude body stocking that covered her torso like a second skin smoothing out her figure under her evening dress."

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

"Shapewear smooths her silhouette."

"She wore high waisted shapewear shorts under her dress to flatten her stomach and smooth her hips."

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

"The underskirt prevents see-through."

"She wore a cotton underskirt under her wool skirt to prevent the wool from scratching her legs."

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

"The corset cinches her waist."

"The Victorian woman wore a tightly laced corset that gave her an hourglass figure but made breathing difficult."

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

"Bloomers are loose underpants."

"The early bicycle riders wore loose knee length bloomers under their skirts for modesty and freedom of movement."

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

"The half-slip hangs from waist."

"She wore a black half slip that started at her waist and ended above her knees under a sheer dress."

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

"Her lace knickers are pretty."

"She wore comfortable cotton knickers that were soft and breathable for everyday wear."

underpants with short legs, worn by men

"He wears boxershorts."

"He wears comfortable boxershorts at home every evening after work."

legless underwear that fits tightly

"He wears cotton briefs."

"He wore close fitting white briefs that provided good support without being too bulky under his trousers."

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

"He wears a singlet."

"The wrestler wore a tight singlet that looked like a one piece swimsuit with straps over the shoulders."

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

"The athletic supporter protects him."

"He wore an athletic supporter a jockstrap while playing contact sports to protect himself from injury."

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

"He wears a velvet smoking jacket."

"The wealthy man wore a velvet smoking jacket with silk lapels while relaxing in his study after dinner."

a long loose garment like a shirt worn in bed

"Her nightshirt has buttons."

"He wore a long cotton nightshirt that reached his knees comfortable for sleeping in warm weather."

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

"Long underwear keeps him warm."

"He wore thermal long underwear under his jeans and sweater to stay warm while ice fishing on the frozen lake."

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

"The kids wear footed jammies."

"The children put on their soft flannel jammies and brushed their teeth before climbing into bed for a story."

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

"Her robe-de-chambre is silk."

"She wore a silk robe de chambre a fancy dressing gown while sipping coffee in her elegant bedroom."

clothes worn next to the skin under other clothes

"His underclothes are cotton."

"He packed several changes of underclothes for his week long business trip plus socks and undershirts."

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

"He put on clean underpants."

"He packed five pairs of underpants for the weekend trip expecting to change every day not realizing the hotel had a laundry service available."

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

"Thermal underwear traps body heat."

"The skier wore thermal underwear made of merino wool to keep her warm without adding too much bulk."

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

"The basque is a corset."

"She wore a black basque a built up corset under her gown to create a dramatic hourglass figure."

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

"The bustier lifts her bust."

"She wore a strapless bustier that pushed up her bust and gave her a curvy silhouette under her evening dress."

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

"She wears a fluffy housecoat."

"She wore a faded flowered housecoat over her nightgown when she answered the door early in the morning."

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

"Her black negligee is sexy."

"She wore a pink silk negligee with lace trim on her honeymoon feeling beautiful and romantic."

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

"She wore a peignoir."

"The silk peignoir is elegant nightwear."

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

"The nursing bra has clips."

"The new mother wore a nursing bra with clips that allowed her to easily open the cups to feed her hungry baby."

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

"Period underwear absorbs menstrual blood."

"She wore absorbent period underwear as a backup to her menstrual cup for protection against leaks."