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

The lingerie, which was considered somewhat risqué, met a need in the Spanish consumer that was beginning to be admissible as the Franco regime came to an end. — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

To give an effortless and casual vibe, stylist and founder of lingerie brand, Fleur du mal, Jennifer Zuccarini says that classic patterns and pairings are often the best. — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Retail gross margin was down moderately in ladies' accessories and lingerie. — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

As of last fall, the brand was still featuring at least one biological male in lingerie during its show. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 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"