negligee

or neg·li·gée, neg·li·gé

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

/ ˌnɛg lɪˈʒeɪ, ˈnɛg lɪˌʒeɪ /

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noun

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

easy, informal attire.

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Origin of negligee

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

Words nearby negligee

negatron, Negev, negging, neglect, neglectful, negligee, negligence, negligent, negligible, negotiable, negotiable instrument

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How to use negligee in a sentence

She first appears onscreen in the late 1950s, flitting around the breakfast table in a negligee.
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The lot includes thirty-two items of Lewinsky memorabilia, including a floor-length black negligee.
Monica Lewinsky's Black Nightgown is Up for Auction|Misty White Sidell|June 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This sparkly amalgamation of sailor suit and negligee lives forever in infamy.
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Veronica was already clear of her dark blue bengaline frock and reaching for the silken comfort of the negligee.
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Marjorie peered thoughtfully at her array of gowns and selected a half-fitted negligee of old-rose silk.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
Marjorie had already donned a negligee and was hastily thrusting her feet into quilted satin slippers.
Marjorie Dean College Freshman|Pauline Lester
Finally he gave them up too, and one morning came to work wearing a flimsy, sleazy, negligee shirt.
The Escape of Mr. Trimm|Irvin S. Cobb
A lady dressed in negligee robe de chambre of blue satin lies upon the sofa, propped up with pillows.
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British Dictionary definitions for negligee

negligee

neglige

/ (ˈnɛɡlɪˌʒeɪ) /

noun

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

a thin and revealing woman's nightdress

any informal attire

Word Origin for negligee

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

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negligee

or neg·li·gée, neg·li·gé

Origin of negligee

Words nearby negligee

Words related to negligee

How to use negligee in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for negligee

neglige

Word Origin for negligee