lingerie
Translation
lingerie, women's underwear
Examples
She bought some new lingerie for her honeymoon.
She bought some new lingerie for her honeymoon.
The store has a large lingerie department.
The shop has a large lingerie department.
Grammar Patterns
a piece of lingerie used to refer to a single item of lingerie She bought a beautiful piece of lingerie.
Similar Words
underwear, undergarments
Etymology
From French 'linge' (linen), from Latin 'linum' (flax, linen). Originally referred to undergarments made of linen.
Memory Tips
It's a French loanword. Notice the '-erie' ending, common in French for places or collections (e.g., boulangerie).