What is another word for lingerie?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒnʒəɹˌi] (IPA)

Lingerie is a term used to describe intimate clothing worn by women. Although lingerie is popularly used to describe bras, panties, and other undergarments, there are various synonyms used to describe lingerie pieces that can add diversity to your vocabulary. Some of these synonyms include under­wear, undies, unmentionables, intimates, foundations, intimate apparel, innerwear, sleepwear, feminine attire, and boudoir wear. The choice of words used to describe lingerie can depend on the context and tone of the conversation, but by knowing a handful of synonyms, one could add more color and elegance to the language used when discussing lingerie.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      linen.

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Usage examples for Lingerie

It was at this time that she chose for herself a motto, which thereafter emblazoned her letters and lingerie.
"Superwomen"
Albert Payson Terhune
Turning over whole mounds of fresh white gloves, delving into nests of sheer handkerchiefs and stacks of webby lingerie.
"The Vertical City"
Fannie Hurst
They would have liked to cast those painted fans and lace frills and beflounced lingerie into the fire as if they had been infected rags from a pest-house.
"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1905 to 1906"
Lucy Maud Montgomery

Famous quotes with Lingerie

  • 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.
    Caprice Bourret
  • I'm on the cover of the lingerie football swimsuit calendar this year.
    Trishelle Cannatella
  • If God wanted us to be naked, why did he invent sexy lingerie?
    Shannen Doherty
  • I love to wear lingerie. The problem is that men always rip it off too quickly. When women are dolled up in lingerie they feel sexy. So let us wear it for five minutes.
    Karen McDougal
  • I love the whole lingerie outfit - you know, thigh-high tights and garters.
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe

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