lingerie
lingerie — noun
1. clothing that women wear under their outer clothes, such as bras, panties, and s
clothing that women wear under their outer clothes, such as bras, panties, and slips, often made of fine or decorative fabric like silk or lace
Beatrix bought a set of silk lingerie for her honeymoon trip to Bali.
collocation: silk lingerie
The shop window displayed beautiful lingerie in soft pink and cream colors.
passive: was displayed; descriptive pattern
Mayumi prefers cotton lingerie because it feels more comfortable for everyday wear.
Charlotte worked as a designer for a famous French lingerie brand in Paris.
Folake folded her new lingerie carefully before placing it in the drawer.
- underwear
broader term used for all genders and ages; less elegant in tone
- intimate apparel
formal retail euphemism, common in catalogues and department stores
- underthings
informal and slightly dated; covers bras and panties in a vague way
- lingerie set
specifically a matching bra-and-panty combination sold together
用法筆記
Lingerie is a polite, retail-oriented term typically used in shops and advertisements. In casual conversation, English speakers more often say 'underwear' or 'underclothes'.