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

Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms. —Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Sydney Sweeney revealed how a childhood insecurity that left her feeling self-conscious led to the launch of her lingerie brand. —Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026

For the ladies, Kamara tapped the sexiness of Betty’s onstage lingerie outfits, with nylon slips featuring bright neon trim and polka dots, creating rhythm and disruption amid the sharp tailoring and long-legged silhouettes with strong shoulders. —Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026

Someone wearing what appears to be pink sparkling lingerie is seen briefly in the frame. —Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 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
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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"