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

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced his consumer division is entering a settlement with online lingerie retailer AdoreMe over an investigation into deceptive marketing practices. —Jessica James, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2025

Klum has even extended the body confidence to her daughter, Leni — the pair posed together in lingerie for their Intimissimi ads, which drew backlash online. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 2 May 2025

This bundle of fine-mesh bags from Laundress New York includes one small bag, ideal for hosiery and lingerie, and one large bag, ideal for sweaters and larger items. —Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025

Unveiled on Tuesday, the photos see the singer showcasing elegant and flirty lingerie styles that celebrate confidence, inclusivity and love at first sight. —Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025

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"