panties

UK: ˈpæntiz | US: ˈpæntiz

Definition

  1. n. a short form of "pants," specifically referring to women's or girls' underpants.

Structure
pant <short for pants>ies <diminutive/plural suffix>
Etymology

The word "panties" originates from the plural form of "panty," a diminutive of "pants," which itself derives from "pantaloon" (a type of trousers). The "-ies" suffix adds a sense of smallness or endearment, commonly used in clothing terms (e.g., "undies"). Over time, "panties" became specialized to refer to women's undergarments, diverging from the broader term "pants."

Examples

  1. She folded her clean panties and placed them in the drawer.

  2. The store sells lace panties in various colors.

  3. Her little sister insisted on wearing superhero panties.

  4. He accidentally packed her panties instead of his socks.

  5. The laundry basket was full of socks and panties.