Teddy
(noun)
A one-piece undergarment for women, typically made of sheer or lace fabric, that covers the torso and has straps that go over the shoulders.
Origin:
Named after theodore roosevelt, it was a nickname for a bear he refused to shoot, the name then popularized for a specific type of undergarment that resembles the look of a bear.
Examples:
- I am looking for a new teddy to wear on my honeymoon.
- I think I will wear my black lace teddy tonight.
- I love the way a teddy feels against my skin.
- I need to buy a new teddy, mine is too old.
- I think I will wear a teddy instead of a nightgown tonight.