panty

noun3

1. •
   [in compounds, usually plural] An article of clothing worn as underpants by women.

   • For, unlike old-fashioned diapers, PLAYTEX Dryper confines all wetness to the panty area; brings your baby a whole new world of comfort plus cleaner, finer protection. — 1952
2. •
   (informal) A helmet cover.

   • There is a special play called “Passing the Star” that allows the jammer to remove her helmet panty and hand it over to the pivot. — 2010
3. •
   [in the plural] (no longer used) Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.