Underwear vs. Undershorts — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Underwear and Undershorts
ADVERTISEMENT
Compare with Definitions
Underwear
Clothing worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin.
Undershorts
(dated) Underpants, type of underwear worn in skin contact with the hip portion of the body, small enough to be worn invisibly under shorts. Typically refers to male, not female, underpants.
I have to buy more undershorts.
Underwear
See underpants.
Underwear
See underclothes.
Underwear
Clothes worn next to the skin, underneath outer clothing.
ADVERTISEMENT
Underwear
(colloquial) Underpants (boxers, briefs, panties, etc) and often bras.
Underwear
That which is worn under the outside clothing; underclothes.
Underwear
Undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
Share Your Discovery
Previous Comparison
Abstract vs. ImpressionismNext Comparison
Jewel vs. Joule