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

One of her first major assignments was in the mid-’70s with the Austrian lingerie brand Palmers. —Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026

Just below the neckline, the lingerie-style slip dress also boasted a floral patch embellishment in white. —Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 6 June 2026

That’s why year after year the runways are filled with sheer pieces and skimpy, lingerie-esque looks. —Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 4 June 2026

The women’s lingerie industry has responded with wire-free bras that offer comfort and support. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 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"