noun
- a woman’s light, loose dressing gown or nightgown, typically made of a sheer or delicate fabric
Usage: also spelled negligee
Examples
- She wrapped herself in a silk neglige before answering the door.
- The vintage neglige was made of delicate lace and satin.
- She bought a new neglige for her honeymoon trip.
- The neglige hung gracefully from the bedroom chair.
- Her grandmother’s neglige was kept in the antique wardrobe.
- The boutique specialized in elegant negligees and sleepwear.