lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā  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

Examples of lingerie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As one of the most recognizable Angels from the 2000s, Kerr was asked to return to the lingerie brand’s runway for last month’s show. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

In a January interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney discussed her approach to creating lingerie for different body types. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

What began with lingerie and sleepwear has evolved into ready-to-wear, accessories, home and more. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Nicole Kidman is giving the peekaboo lingerie trend a high-fashion update. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Oct. 2026

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

Rhymes for lingerie

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• assez
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway

Kids Definition

lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā  ˌlan-zhə- 

-ˈrē

: women's nightclothes or underwear

Etymology

French, derived from early French linge "linen"