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

Several other analysts sprinkled their response to the earnings call with optimistic observations about Super, who has led the lingerie shop since last September and was hired to revamp a brand that has spent the past six years careening from one disaster to the next. —Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 28 June 2025

Taking a break from Brat green, Charli opted for a Barbie pink U-plunge bra and thong from lingerie brand Fleur du Mal. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2025

The model layered a sheer white lingerie dress over the bralette and panty that had several fun and flirty details. —Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 20 June 2025

The inside images show Carpenter wearing lacy lingerie looks. —Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 12 June 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

Rhymes for lingerie

• airway
• allay
• archway
• array
• ashtray
• astray
• aue
• away
• ballet
• belay
• beltway
• beret

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"