lingerie

noun

lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā How to pronounce lingerie (audio) ˌläⁿ-zhə- How to pronounce lingerie (audio)
-ˈrē;
ˈlaⁿ-zhə-(ˌ)rē, 
ˈlän-jə-, 
ˈläⁿ-zhə-, 
-ˌrā
Synonyms of lingerienext
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic : linen articles or garments
lingerie adjective

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Sydney Sweeney shares a racy photo of herself to promote her lingerie brand, Syrn. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 This time, the diva is face down in her pool, and the pilgrim is in skimpy lingerie. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026 On the heels of naked dressing, a music festival is a great time to try the lingerie as outerwear trend and forego pants altogether. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Tate McRae’s performance wardrobe mixes Y2K sportswear with lingerie, pairing baggy silhouettes including billowing high-low dresses and low-rise pants and micro shorts with cropped jerseys, bras and corsets. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lingerie

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

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The first known use of lingerie was in 1835

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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingerie. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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lingerie

noun
lin·​ge·​rie ˌlän-jə-ˈrā How to pronounce lingerie (audio) ˌlan-zhə- How to pronounce lingerie (audio)
-ˈrē
: women's nightclothes or underwear
Etymology

French, derived from early French linge "linen"

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