noun
negligee
neg-lih-ZHAY/ˌneɡlɪˈʒeɪ/
A woman's light, often sheer nightgown or dressing garment.
The light negligee hangs loosely from a wooden hanger.
Etymology
French négligée described being “in a state of neglect.” The gown’s name contrasted its relaxed, informal appearance with the elaborate clothing expected of a fully dressed woman.
In context
a black sheer negligee there was a card with it
More examples
- Her silk negligee has lace around the neckline.
- She slips a robe over her sheer negligee.
- The store sells cotton pajamas and delicate negligees.
Forms
negligee · negligees
Similar words
- nightgown
- A dress worn for sleeping, not necessarily sheer or delicate.
- robe
- An outer garment worn loosely, often over other nightwear.