noun
Uncommon
panties
Panties (noun) means Underpants worn by women and girls. Example: “The store had a whole aisle devoted to panties and bras.”
noun
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Underpants worn by women and girls.
"The store had a whole aisle devoted to panties and bras."
"She packed three pairs of panties for the weekend trip."
"The shop sells cotton panties in packs of five."
How to use panties
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWomen's or girls' underwear.
UK vs US
This word is far more common in American English; British English typically says "knickers."
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What does “panties” mean?
The word “panties” means underpants worn by women and girls. In plain terms, women's or girls' underwear.
How do you use “panties” in a sentence?
Here is “panties” used in a sentence: “The store had a whole aisle devoted to panties and bras.”
What part of speech is “panties”?
“Panties” is a noun.
Is “panties” a common word?
“Panties” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "panties" and "underwear"?
"Panties" specifically refers to underpants worn by women and girls, while "underwear" is a broader, gender-neutral term for undergarments worn by anyone. "Underwear" can include panties as well as other styles such as boxers or briefs.
Is "panties" used the same way in British and American English?
"Panties" is more commonly used in American English, while British English more often uses "knickers" for the same garment. Both terms describe the same basic type of women's underpants.
What is the difference between "panties" and "briefs"?
"Panties" specifically refers to women's and girls' underpants, while "briefs" is a more general term that can describe close-fitting underpants for any gender. "Briefs" also names a particular cut, whereas "panties" refers to the broader category worn by women and girls.
