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As women, we all have certain weaknesses. I know one who can't resist pretty shoes but has nothing suitable to wear with them. Others adore frilly lingerie but never have any money to buy outer clothing.
Edith Head

Meaning of "lingerie" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINGERIE

From French, from linge, from Latin līneus linen, from līnum flax.
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PRONUNCIATION OF LINGERIE

lingerie  [ˈlænʒərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LINGERIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lingerie is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LINGERIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lingerie

Lingerie are women's undergarments, and may imply their being fashionable and alluring. Lingerie includes undergarments using flexible, stretchy, sheer, or decorative materials like Lycra, nylon, polyester, satin, lace, silk and sheer fabric. Certain cotton or synthetic undergarments are also lingerie.

Definition of lingerie in the English dictionary

The definition of lingerie in the dictionary is women's underwear and nightwear. Other definition of lingerie is linen goods collectively.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LINGERIE


cryosurgery
ˌkraɪəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
drudgery
ˈdrʌdʒərɪ
electrosurgery
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
forgery
ˈfɔːdʒərɪ
gingery
ˈdʒɪndʒərɪ
injury
ˈɪndʒərɪ
menagerie
mɪˈnædʒərɪ
microsurgery
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
neurosurgery
ˌnjʊərəʊˈsɜːdʒərɪ
perjury
ˈpɜːdʒərɪ
surgery
ˈsɜːdʒərɪ
treasury
ˈtrɛʒərɪ
usury
ˈjuːʒərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LINGERIE

ling
ling.
linga
Lingala
lingam
Lingayen Gulf
lingcod
lingel
linger
lingerer
lingering
lingeringly
lingo
lingonberry
lingot
lingster
lingua
lingua franca
linguae
linguae francae

WORDS THAT END LIKE LINGERIE

aerie
batterie
bijouterie
brasserie
camaraderie
charcuterie
confiserie
confrerie
creperie
cudgerie
eerie
faerie
feerie
gendarmerie
papeterie
passementerie
patisserie
reverie
rotisserie
snuggerie

Synonyms and antonyms of lingerie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LINGERIE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «lingerie» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of lingerie

Translation of «lingerie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LINGERIE

Find out the translation of lingerie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of lingerie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lingerie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

女贴身内衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lencería
570 millions of speakers

English

lingerie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अधोवस्त्र
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مَلَابِسٌ تَـحْتِيَةٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дамское белье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lingerie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মহিলাদের অন্তর্বাস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lingerie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pakaian dalam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Damenwäsche
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ランジェリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

란제리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lingerie
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ lót phụ nữ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உள்ளாடையுடன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चड्डी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kadın iç çamaşırı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

biancheria intima
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bielizna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

жіноча білизна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lenjerie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γυναικεία εσώρουχα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onderklere
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

underkläder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dameundertøy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lingerie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINGERIE»

The term «lingerie» is very widely used and occupies the 4.421 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LINGERIE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «lingerie» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «lingerie» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lingerie

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10 QUOTES WITH «LINGERIE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word lingerie.
1
Alessandra Ambrosio
I've been a fashion model for 15 years and designing is just an extension of my career. I still plan on modeling lingerie, but at the same time this is a business transition that I plan to have around for a long time.
2
Colleen Atwood
I like the architecture of lingerie.
3
Caprice Bourret
I have done so much: modeling, acting, singing, the calendar, the lingerie line, and there have been times where I have wanted to give up but I went for it.
4
Regina Brett
Cancer is a great wake-up call. A call to take the tag off the new lingerie and wear that black lacy slip. To open the box of pearls and put them on. To crack open the bath oil beads before they shrivel up in a bowl on the toilet tank.
5
Trishelle Cannatella
I'm on the cover of the lingerie football swimsuit calendar this year.
6
Shannen Doherty
If God wanted us to be naked, why did he invent sexy lingerie?
7
Paz de la Huerta
If I collect anything, it's lingerie.
8
Fergie
Wearing nice lingerie makes me feel really glamorous. I love to splurge on that.
9
Nina Garcia
I'm all about the high heel; I think it's the sexiest accessory ever made, including lingerie.
10
Edith Head
As women, we all have certain weaknesses. I know one who can't resist pretty shoes but has nothing suitable to wear with them. Others adore frilly lingerie but never have any money to buy outer clothing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINGERIE»

Discover the use of lingerie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lingerie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Secret Life of Syrian Lingerie: Intimacy and Design
Authors Malu Halasa and Rana Salam have brought together a diverse and dramatic collection of photography and writing, including the voices of Syrian women, celebrating this little-known niche of fashion design in all its playful glory.
Malu Halasa, 2008
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Sewing Lingerie That Fits: Stylish Underwear, Sleepwear, and ...
Nothing's more comfortable than cozy pajamas, comfy loungewear, and underwear made just for you. You can shop off the rack for things that were made for a thousand other women, or let Sewing Lingerie that Fits show you a better way.
Karen Morris, 2001
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The Lingerie Handbook: Transform Your Body, Transform Your Self
THE TOPS-TO-BOTTOMS PROGRAM FOR TRANSFORMING YOURSELF FROM THE INSIDE OUT Both a sassy manifesto for self-discovery and a guide to everything lingerie, this book sparkles with inspiration, encouragement, and practical advice from celebrated ...
Rebecca Apsan, 2006
4
Pattern Cutting for Lingerie, Beachwear and Leisurewear
This unique book contains a full range of blocks and patterns to cope with all aspects of lingerie, beachwear and leisurewear.
Ann Haggar, 2004
5
Lingerie: A Modern Girl's Guide
This is a illustrated guide to lingerie, starting with the early history of bras and girdles and progressing up to contemporary times.
Lesley Scott, 2010
6
Lingerie
They correlate lingerie with emancipation, querying whether it asserts newfound freedoms or simply adjusts to changing social values. This Mega Square book contains pictures of lingerie from the 17th to the 21st century.
Klaus Carl, 2011
7
A Passion For Lingerie
-A fun gift for any underwear addict.-Follows the bestselling series "Mad About Shoes" and "Mad About Bags"._With enchanting new photography by Claire Richardson.
Jo Glanville-Blackburn, 2005
8
Contemporary Lingerie Design
This book aims to explain the processes at work and the many unexpected influences that shape the color, silhouettes, and decoration. The book documents the rise of the deluxe lingerie brand.
Katie Dominy, 2010
9
Lillian Bassman: Lingerie
Through the 1950s and the early 1960s, working with that era’s supermodels, fashion photographer Lillian Bassman created the quintessential modern feminine image of women in their lingerie.
‎2012
10
The Great Book of Lingerie
Kvinders undertøj fra oldtiden til 1985.
Cécil Saint-Laurent, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINGERIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lingerie is used in the context of the following news items.
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American Eagle's Aerie has women buying in to airbrush-free lingerie
Lingerie has long been about feeling sexy, but now one company is trying ... American Eagle Outfitters' lingerie line, Aerie, is telling women in a ... «KSDK, Jul 15»
2
Students throw lingerie at Bengaluru college, protest dress code …
Statues and sculptures on the campus were clothed in lingerie and bras dangled from trees, windows and street lamps, giving a shock to faculty ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
3
Orange County man sentenced to jail for stealing girl's lingerie
When the girl continually noticed her lingerie missing, she set up a camera in her bedroom and one night caught her neighbor sneaking around ... «WFTV Orlando, Jul 15»
4
Lingerie elicits laughs in Mountain Playhouse's 'Nana's Naughty …
“How do you hide the lingerie and keep the secrets? The craziness that goes on when they have to hide the lingerie makes you laugh.”. «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
5
For Cara Delevingne and Taylor Swift, it was love in lingerie
For Cara Delevingne and Taylor Swift, it was love in lingerie. By Donna Freydkin July 16, 2015 3:30 pm. 2.0k shares. SHARE. TWEET. SMS. SEND. EMAIL ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
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That's some risque play! Lingerie-clad Charlotte McKinney takes to …
Charlotte McKinney has flowers, a football and even a box of chocolates bounced off her derriere in a hilarious new parody trailer featuring NFL ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Justin Bieber Fawns Over Kelly Ripa's Lingerie Photo - See Her …
... giving her “tremendous street cred” with her daughter. LOL! To see the photo Justin posted of Kelly in her lingerie, visit his Instagram page! «Just Jared, Jul 15»
8
Ashley Graham's New Plus Size Lingerie Collection For Addition …
They're definitely going to be aware of the fact when Ashley Graham's new lingerie collection drops at Addition Elle on July 20th and, for the ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
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50 Cent Offers His Two Cents on Investing and Lingerie
That's the motto that first catapulted 50 Cent onto the Top 40 charts. As recently as May, the rapper-turned-entrepreneur boasted a net worth of ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
10
Ade Hassan, Creator of Nubian Skin, Is Revolutionizing The …
“Nubian Skin is a lingerie and hosiery brand providing skin tone lingerie and hosiery for women of color, because if you're not a woman of color ... «Michronicleonline, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Lingerie [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/lingerie>. Apr 2024 ».
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