lingerie
gb/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ/ us/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ/
B1
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Women's underwear and nightclothes
Clothes for women that are worn under other clothes or in bed, often pretty or made of fine material.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] wears [lingerie]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lingerie' with any underwear, but it usually refers to women's items that are attractive or delicate.
Synoniemen
underwear (More general term for clothing worn under outer clothes; not limited to women or attractive designs.)
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intimates (Common retail term for lingerie and similar garments, slightly more formal or euphemistic.)
Antoniemen
outerwear (Refers to clothing worn on the outside, opposite of underwear or lingerie.)
Woordcombinaties
sexy lingerie
|lace lingerie
|lingerie set
|lingerie store
|buy lingerie
Thema's
fashion
|clothing
|daily life
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- She bought a new set of lace lingerie for her anniversary.
- The boutique specializes in luxury lingerie from France.
- He surprised her with a gift of silk lingerie.
- Lingerie sales increase during the holiday season.
- The fashion show featured models in designer lingerie.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She likes to wear beautiful lingerie.
- I bought new lingerie yesterday.
- The shop sells many kinds of lingerie.
- Lingerie can be made from silk or cotton.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
lingerie
IPA
GB/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ/
US/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
linger - ie (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (linger)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: lingerie
- Plural: lingerie
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
lingerie department
1/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ dɪpˈɑɹtmənt/
fixed phrase
Store section for women's underwear
The part of a store where you can buy women's underwear and sleepwear.
Voorbeelden
- You can find silk robes in the lingerie department.
- She works in the lingerie department at the mall.
lingerie set
2/lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ sˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Matching women's underwear pieces
A bra and panties, or other underwear pieces, that match in style or color and are sold together.
Voorbeelden
- He bought her a red lingerie set for Valentine's Day.
- The shop offers discounts on lingerie sets.
luxury lingerie
3/lˈʌɡʒɚi lˈɑnʒɚˌeɪ/
fixed phrase
High-end women's underwear
Women's underwear made with very good materials and design, usually expensive.
Voorbeelden
- She only wears luxury lingerie from famous brands.
- Luxury lingerie is often made from silk and lace.