long underwear

noun

US
: underwear that covers the legs and that is worn in cold weather

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Over it, a Helly Hansen long underwear shirt featuring modernist racing stripes down the sleeves, to provide a bit of visual architecture. — Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Strong had on long underwear, two shirts, two pairs of pants, a wool jacket and cap, and low rubber pacs over two pairs of wool socks. — Elwyn "bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026 Most beginners do great with just ski pants or long underwear underneath ski pants, depending on the weather conditions. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026 Winter leggings, tights, or long underwear make skirts and dresses more wearable in the winter, while also allowing tall boots to take center stage. — Irina Grechko, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for long underwear

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“Long underwear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20underwear. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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