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
Synonyms of lingerienext
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic : linen articles or garments
lingerie adjective

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The February edition of the trade show also marked the integration of the Linexpo showcase dedicated to lingerie, hosiery, swimwear, loungewear and accessories. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026 In the realm of wedding guest dressing, this translates into lingerie dresses, velvet fabrics, column silhouettes, and babydoll styles. —Tatiana Ojea, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026 Younger shoppers seem unabashed in their love of the spectacle and sparkle, the glamour of the lingerie, notes CEO Hillary Super. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 Ciara brought retro lingerie dressing to the red carpet on Sunday, February 8. —Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026 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

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The first known use of lingerie was in 1835

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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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