Lingerie Terminology

noun a woman's undergarment for covering and supporting the breasts

• The brassiere is an essential undergarment for many women.
• I need to buy a new brassiere because my old one is worn out.
• I can't believe she wore that tiny brassiere to the party.
• The new policy acted as a brassiere, providing support and structure to the organization.

noun a garment designed to support and shape the body, typically worn under other clothing to create a smooth silhouette

• The bride wore a beautiful white gown with a foundation garment underneath for added support.
• I always wear a foundation garment under my dresses to smooth out any lumps and bumps.
• I can't believe how expensive these foundation garments are, but they really do make a difference in how my clothes fit.
• Education is the foundation garment of success, providing support and structure for future endeavors.

noun a person who is wealthy or of high social status

• She wore a pair of silk stockings to the formal event.
• She rocked those silk stockings at the party last night.
• Check out her fancy silk stockings, they're so boujee.
• His words were like silk stockings, smooth and enticing.

noun a garment worn under other clothes, typically next to the skin

• It is important to wear clean undergarments every day for hygiene purposes.
• I need to buy some new undergarments because my old ones are worn out.
• I can't believe she left her undergarments hanging on the doorknob for everyone to see.
• The undergarments of the company's finances were finally exposed during the audit.