Definition of negligee
1 : a woman's long flowing usually sheer dressing gown
2 : carelessly informal or incomplete attire
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Origin and Etymology of negligee
French négligé, from past participle of négliger to neglect, from Latin neglegere
First Known Use: 1756
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playDefinition of negligee for English Language Learners
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: a long piece of clothing made of a thin material (such as silk) that is worn in bed by women
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playDefinition of negligee for Students
: a woman's loose robe made of thin material
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