lingerie
noun
lin·ge·rie
ˌlän-jə-ˈrā 
ˌläⁿ-zhə-
ˌläⁿ-zhə-
-ˈrē;
ˈlaⁿ-zhə-(ˌ)rē,
ˈlän-jə-,
ˈläⁿ-zhə-,
-ˌrā
1
: women's intimate apparel
2
archaic
: linen articles or garments
lingerie
adjective
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Most people don’t have to worry about hiding a growing baby bump while modeling in a seductive lingerie shoot.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 June 2025
The sleeveless dress featured some lingerie inspiration thanks to its silhouette and lace trimming at the V-neckline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
Most people don’t have to worry about hiding a growing baby bump while modeling in a seductive lingerie shoot.
—Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Taking the runway during New York Fashion Week, the Empire actress sashayed for the lingerie brand AdoreMe, revealing her growing baby bump for the first time.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 30 May 2025
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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lingerie. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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lingerie
noun
lin·ge·rie
ˌlän-jə-ˈrā
ˌlan-zhə-
ˌlan-zhə-
-ˈrē
: women's nightclothes or underwear
Etymology
French, derived from early French linge "linen"
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