lingerie
Americannoun
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underwear, sleepwear, and other items of intimate apparel worn by women.
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Archaic. linen goods in general.
adjective
noun
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women's underwear and nightwear
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archaic linen goods collectively
Etymology
Origin of lingerie
First recorded in 1825–35; from French, from Middle French linge “linen” (from Latin līneus “flaxen”; line 1 ) + -erie -ery
Example Sentences
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She is a billionaire because of her stakes in Fenty Beauty, estimated at $690 million, and her lingerie brand, estimated at $300 million, The Wall Street Journal reported last month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026
The bulk of Rihanna’s $1 billion net worth comes from her stakes in Fenty Beauty, estimated at $690 million, and her lingerie brand, estimated at $300 million, according to Altrata.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
During that time, Rihanna has launched multiple businesses, including her popular makeup range Fenty Beauty and a lingerie company.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025
Boxes and bags with items to be sorted designate a clear walking path, and the extra bedrooms are deemed the lingerie section, which dates back to the Victorian era.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025
So, I moonlighted as a concierge at the Marriott Hotel and sold lingerie at Nordstrom.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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