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

On the cover is a photo of a model dressed in lingerie—bridal, of course. — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Ultimately, the forum will explore a more fluid vision of the intimate wardrobe—one where comfort meets desirability, natural meets technical and lingerie increasingly moves beyond the traditional boundaries of the category. — Sj Studio, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

In a video filmed during the photoshoot, Porizkova wore lingerie beneath her cheetah print coat. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026

The new cast features Americans, and some Canadians, from all walks of life, including a sociology professor, a farmer and a lingerie business owner. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 27 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"