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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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 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 23 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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