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lingerie

[lahn-zhuh-rey, lan-zhuh-ree, -juh-, lanzhuh-ree] / ˌlɑn ʒəˈreɪ, ˈlæn ʒəˌri, -dʒə-, lɛ̃ʒəˈri /


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“I work in fashion, where vanity is very high,” said Auth, 33, a senior account manager for Wolford, a luxury lingerie and hosiery brand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Nor need they feel beholden to cupcake makers, cobblers, tax preparers or manufacturers of cheap lingerie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Boxes and bags with items to be sorted designate a clear walking path, and the extra bedrooms are deemed the lingerie section, which dates back to the Victorian era.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

Everyone from Google to Goldman Sachs and the lingerie brand Victoria's Secret now has a GCC in India.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

How do I explain that the underwear, lingerie, and key are my sister’s?

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez