noun
Uncommon
lingerie
LOND-zhuh-ree
Lingerie (noun) means Women's underwear or nightwear, especially delicate or lacy styles. Example: “She bought new lingerie for the honeymoon.”
noun
1
Women's underwear or nightwear, especially delicate or lacy styles.
"She bought new lingerie for the honeymoon."
"The shop window displayed silk lingerie."
How to use lingerie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnderwear or nightclothes, usually women's, often made of lace or silk.
Common pairings
a piece of lingerie
lingerie shop
silk lingerie
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Word forms
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- lingeries
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Etymology
From French lingerie, "linen goods," ultimately from Latin linum ("flax"). English speakers usually say it with a nasal "-ahn-zhay" ending, mimicking French even though the pronunciation doesn't quite match the original.
Synonyms
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intimate apparel
Rhymes for lingerie
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What does “lingerie” mean?
The word “lingerie” means women's underwear or nightwear, especially delicate or lacy styles. In plain terms, underwear or nightclothes, usually women's, often made of lace or silk.
How do you pronounce “lingerie”?
“Lingerie” is pronounced LOND-zhuh-ree (/ˌlɑn.ʒəˈɹeɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lingerie” in a sentence?
Here is “lingerie” used in a sentence: “She bought new lingerie for the honeymoon.”
What part of speech is “lingerie”?
“Lingerie” is a noun.
Where does the word “lingerie” come from?
The word “lingerie” comes from Latin.
Is “lingerie” a common word?
“Lingerie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
