lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā  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

Examples of lingerie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dynamic duo flawlessly embodied Savage X Fenty’s Les Roses Women’s Collection, which features distinctive lace lingerie designs and cozy, stylish combinations. —Essence, 17 Jan. 2025

Adore Me knows how to do V-Day like nobody else, incorporating classic lingerie trends like lace, hearts, mesh, and bows. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2025

There’s a certain ick factor involved—theoretically, at least: A lingerie set, after all, can be sanitized in ultrahot water. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025

Or hey, just throw on some lingerie or your best silky boxer briefs and call it a day. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025

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

Kids Definition

lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā  ˌlan-zhə- 

-ˈrē

: women's nightclothes or underwear

Etymology

French, derived from early French linge "linen"