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
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic : linen articles or garments
lingerie adjective

Examples of lingerie in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Along with the podcast host modeling by herself, she is seen in the cheeky lingerie while staring directly at the camera, while Kaplan keeps his head down and pets their dog, Henry. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024 Another racy look finds Ice Spice stripping down to her lingerie covered by black fishnet tights with strappy Wang high heels. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2024 Madonna's 'fits feature brightly colored, loose-fitting athleisure wear paired with lingerie and accessorized with fishnets, bracelet stacks, fingerless gloves, a Mets cap, and thigh-high leather boots. EW.com, 20 Feb. 2024 Better known for its cool-but-comfy lingerie, Cuup launched its sleepwear collection over the 2023 holidays. Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 There’s Fenty Beauty, which was founded under LVMH, along with her lingerie company, Savage X Fenty. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024 To stop women from having to twist our bodies into conventions of today’s lingerie. Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024 Jagger shares son Lucas with Brazilian lingerie model Luciana Gimenez Morad. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024 Inside, the pleasant, casually cool interior decor features mostly neutral shades and was recently updated by a previous owner, lingerie designer Leigh Bantivoglio. James McClain, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of lingerie was in 1835

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Cite this Entry

“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingerie. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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