lingerie

[lahn-zhuh-rey, lan-zhuh-ree, -juh-, lanzh^uh-ree]

noun

1. underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.

2. Archaic.,  linen goods in general.

adjective

1. having the qualities of lingerie; lacy or frilly.

lingerie

/ ˈlænʒərɪ /

noun

1. women's underwear and nightwear

2. archaic,  linen goods collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of lingerie¹

First recorded in 1825–35; from French, from Middle French linge “linen” (from Latin līneus “flaxen”; line ¹ ) + -erie -ery

Word History and Origins

Origin of lingerie¹

C19: from French, from linge, from Latin līneus linen, from līnum flax

Example Sentences

Reports first surfaced after some sellers showing photographs of swimwear or lingerie were found to be luring viewers to their personal pages on adult platforms such as OnlyFans.

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Baroness Mone, best known for founding the lingerie company Ultimo, admitted that millions of pounds from those profits were put into a trust from which she and her children stood to benefit.

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Interactions with Ani resemble a dating simulation game, and users can ask Ani to change into lingerie or fantasize about a romantic encounter with them.

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Victoria’s Secret Chief Executive Hillary Super took over last fall after stints at lingerie competitor Savage X Fenty and apparel retailer Anthropologie.

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The first was a pink floral lingerie set paired with a feathered stole, while the second featured the brand’s iconic angel wings.

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Related Words

• underwear