lingerie
noun
lin·ge·rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā 
ˌläⁿ-zhə-
ˌläⁿ-zhə- -ˈrē;
ˈlaⁿ-zhə-(ˌ)rē,
ˈlän-jə-,
ˈläⁿ-zhə-,
-ˌrā
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic : linen articles or garments
lingerie adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The lingerie seller, which owns the Pink brand, had been hoping that a new branding campaign would reignite sales. 
Kathryn Hardison, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 But the lingerie trend presents a dilemma for mortals whose latitudes may require a personal stylist or an Olympic medal in layering. Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Olivia Rodrigo just gave the lingerie trend with a bit of a Gen Z cool-girl twist. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2022 The star also wore some lingerie as daywear, pairing the cutout dress with sheer, black thigh-high stockings, showing the garter band at the top, as well as chunky black Alexander Wang loafers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Aug. 2022 Spears rocked high heels and red lingerie for the clip while dancing to Portugal. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2022 Kim Kardashian's line of shapewear and lingerie has expanded to include loungewear and pajamas like these super-cozy drawstring shorts. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 In the mainstream, lingerie has often been presented as a heteronormative means to satisfy one’s partner, pleasuring them rather than empowering one’s self. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2022 And now, the movement is even permeating into the lingerie and intimates categories—a realm of fashion that has been notoriously gendered. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022 See More
Kathryn Hardison, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 But the lingerie trend presents a dilemma for mortals whose latitudes may require a personal stylist or an Olympic medal in layering. Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Olivia Rodrigo just gave the lingerie trend with a bit of a Gen Z cool-girl twist. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2022 The star also wore some lingerie as daywear, pairing the cutout dress with sheer, black thigh-high stockings, showing the garter band at the top, as well as chunky black Alexander Wang loafers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Aug. 2022 Spears rocked high heels and red lingerie for the clip while dancing to Portugal. Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 20 Aug. 2022 Kim Kardashian's line of shapewear and lingerie has expanded to include loungewear and pajamas like these super-cozy drawstring shorts. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 16 Aug. 2022 In the mainstream, lingerie has often been presented as a heteronormative means to satisfy one’s partner, pleasuring them rather than empowering one’s self. Gianluca Russo, refinery29.com, 16 Aug. 2022 And now, the movement is even permeating into the lingerie and intimates categories—a realm of fashion that has been notoriously gendered. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022 See More 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
lingerie
noun
as in negligee
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- negligee
- nightie
- nighty
- pajamas
- nightgown
- negligé
- nightdress
- nightshirt
- gown
- nightclothes
- nightcap
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