pantie

noun

pant·​ie ˈpan-tē How to pronounce pantie (audio)
variants or panty
plural panties
: a woman's or child's undergarment covering the lower trunk and made with closed crotch
—usually used in plural

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And the most beautiful pictures of her were with no makeup, in a pair of panties and a bra. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026 Actor Sydney Sweeney showed up to toss panties from her Syrn lingerie brand into the crowd. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 These hipster panties are a solid option for something that’s affordable but still feels comfy and cute, thanks to the lace details and pretty colors. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 And since the material itself is buttery-soft and breathable, these panties feel more like luxe leggings than traditional shapewear. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pantie

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pants entry 1

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pantie was in 1908

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pantie

noun
pant·​ie
variants or panty
ˈpant-ē How to pronounce pantie (audio)
plural panties
: a woman's or child's undergarment covering the lower trunk
—usually used in plural
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