negligee

Or neg·li·gée,

[neg-li-zhey, neg-li-zhey]

noun

1. a dressing gown or robe, usually of sheer fabric and having soft, flowing lines, worn by women.

2. easy, informal attire.

negligee

/ ˈnɛɡlɪˌʒeɪ /

noun

1. a woman's light dressing gown, esp one that is lace-trimmed

2. a thin and revealing woman's nightdress

3. any informal attire

Word History and Origins

Origin of negligee¹

1745–55, < French négligé carelessness, undress, literally, neglected, past participle of négliger < Latin negligere, variant of neglegere to neglect

Word History and Origins

Origin of negligee¹

C18: from French négligée, past participle (fem) of négliger to _neglect