lingerie
noun
lin·ge·rie
ˌlän-jə-ˈrā 
ˌläⁿ-zhə-
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
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The return of a lace motif informed following looks that moved fluidly between turn-of-the-century forms, 1930s and 40s lingerie accents, and eventually 1970s going out maxi-dresses.
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Fahy showed off skin at the September 2024 premiere of The Perfect Couple in a dress that looked much like lingerie.
—Laney Crawley, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Fahy showed off skin at the September 2024 premiere of The Perfect Couple in a dress that looked much like lingerie.
—Laney Crawley, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
This feminine moment inspired us for the shoes as well; working with silk satin in powdery boudoir shades, some embroidered with delicate embroidery that features little lingerie roses and satin bows, finished with soft suede soles, that come both in comfortable kitten heels and flats.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The campaign narrative follows Wood through her daily routine in New York City, underscoring how lingerie can serve as a versatile component of everyday dressing.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lingerie
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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingerie. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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lingerie
noun
lin·ge·rie
ˌlän-jə-ˈrā
ˌlan-zhə-
ˌlan-zhə-
-ˈrē
: women's nightclothes or underwear
Etymology
French, derived from early French linge "linen"
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