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lingerie

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


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Founded in Bologna in 1954 by an Italian corsetry maker named Ada Masotti, La Perla’s lingerie became high fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Tyra Banks, who retired from the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show runway in 2005, closes out the rebranded lingerie show, which returned after a six-year break.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Victoria’s Secret Chief Executive Hillary Super took over last fall after stints at lingerie competitor Savage X Fenty and apparel retailer Anthropologie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

During that time, Rihanna has launched multiple businesses, including her popular makeup range Fenty Beauty and a lingerie company.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 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