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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Simone, in pink prissy lingerie, soothes Duckie Blazer’s worries about her traumatic past. Caroline Framke, Vulture, 22 May 2025 Holding parts of the weapons in court for the jury to see, Gannon testified that investigators recovered a 30-round magazine containing 19 rounds and a full 10-round magazine in Combs' home, with the ammunition on the same shelf as 7-inch platform heels and lingerie. Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 May 2025 From afar, the Louis Vuitton lingerie appeared normal, but zooming in, faces designed into the lace bodysuit could be seen. Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 May 2025 The actor has been one of the most ardent purveyors of the naked dressing and lingerie trends. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Apr. 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 29 May. 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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