negligee

noun

variants also negligé
Definition of negligeenext
as in lingerie

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Recent Examples of negligee And arguments rage among fans over details such as the exact color of sequins on a negligee worn by a character named Magenta. — Neda Ulaby, NPR, 27 Sep. 2025 Bobo’s own mother drinks late into the night, and frequently passes out in a silky negligee, clutching a machine gun. — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025 The image became so indelible that the negligee Simon wore was included in her exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when she was inducted in 2022. — David Browne, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2025 For her main shot, the sheer drapery was pulled away, leaving just an airy negligee. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for negligee
Recent Examples of Synonyms for negligee
  1. lingerie
  2. nightie
Noun
  • The lingerie, which was considered somewhat risqué, met a need in the Spanish consumer that was beginning to be admissible as the Franco regime came to an end.
    — Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • To give an effortless and casual vibe, stylist and founder of lingerie brand, Fleur du mal, Jennifer Zuccarini says that classic patterns and pairings are often the best.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of lingerie
Noun
  • The Broderie Anglaise With a Transitional Jacket With fall’s cool breezes on the horizon, a transitional suede jacket brings depth—and texture—to everyone’s favorite nightie dress from Dôen.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of nightie

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