noun
lingerie
lahn-zhuh-RAY/ˌlɑːndʒəˈreɪ/
Women's underwear and intimate sleepwear.
The lingerie display pairs a cream camisole with folded silk sleepwear.
Etymology
French lingerie meant linen goods generally; in English it narrowed to women's linen underwear, initially as a euphemism. The name later extended to garments made from other fabrics.
In context
dozens of bizarre break-ins women's lingerie and underwear stolen almost all in his neighborhood and on his streets
More examples
- She washes her delicate lingerie by hand.
- The store sells lingerie in a wide range of sizes.
- She packs lingerie and a robe for the trip.
Forms
lingerie
camisole noun — A sleeveless top with thin shoulder straps.
Similar words
- underwear
- Refers to clothing worn underneath, not specifically to sleepwear.
- sleepwear
- Covers bedtime clothing, including pajamas for any gender.