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

Motifs inspired by seasonal lingerie—lace, bows, hearts, lips, and all—make your feelings for the holiday, and your possible intentions for the evening, just clear enough. —Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026

The Premiere Vision Paris capsule collection will debut a mix of applications across lingerie, innerwear and lifestyle pieces for everyday wear. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2026

Sydney Sweeney has undergone months of transformation leading up to the launch of her lingerie brand Syrn. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026

When to Use Delicate The delicate cycle, says Uebergang, is best for lingerie, lightweight synthetics, and thin cottons. —Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 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"