lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā How to pronounce lingerie (audio) ˌläⁿ-zhə- How to pronounce lingerie (audio)
-ˈrē;
ˈlaⁿ-zhə-(ˌ)rē,
ˈlän-jə-,
ˈläⁿ-zhə-,
-ˌrā
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic : linen articles or garments
lingerie adjective

Examples of lingerie in a Sentence

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Eres offers beachwear, lingerie, and loungewear, to create a complete wardrobe of intimates that put craftsmanship front and center. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 According to a press release from the lingerie and swimwear company, the newest swim collection is returning just in time for spring with new styles, prints, necklines and silhouettes. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 While my situation may have been particularly dire, my friends are all constantly groaning about their lingerie too. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025 Meanwhile, the corset, a piece indeed rooted in lingerie and underpinnings, played a starring role in several high-wattage dresses and gowns. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lingerie

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, from linge linen, from Latin lineus made of linen — more at line

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of lingerie was in 1835

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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingerie. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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lingerie

noun
lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā How to pronounce lingerie (audio) ˌlan-zhə- How to pronounce lingerie (audio)
-ˈrē
: women's nightclothes or underwear
Etymology

French, derived from early French linge "linen"

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