Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Fitted underwear, especially a girdle, that is designed to hold a part of the body in a particular form.
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- noun foundation garments, designed to hold a part of the body in a particular form
Etymologies
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Examples
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And I'm not talking about those human sausage casings they call "shapewear," either.
February 2009 2009
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And I'm not talking about those human sausage casings they call "shapewear," either.
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Taking Shape at Macy's Macy's began carrying a new line of moisturizing "shapewear" this week and plans to sell it exclusively in 250 of its 800 stores.
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While men's underwear makers go out of their way to avoid the "G-word," a growing number of labels are launching elasticized "shapewear," "bodywear," "support boxers" and other beer-belly-constricting undergarments for men.
Men Go for It 2008
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I expected this to be uncomfortable -- I've tried "shapewear" before from other makers and it's been uncomfortable and girdle-like and the edges roll up whenever you sit down and UGH.
The Daily Bitch aka_Monty 2010
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But then they've made a comeback in recent years re-baptized "shapewear" and admittedly more comfortable and kind.
Mommy Life 2008
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On Caryn's blog, you'll see the latest post is about 'shapewear' underwear: "It’ll help you to create a gorgeous silhouette, by pulling in your waist"...
Supermodel Erin O'Connor slams fashion world for lying to women 2011
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• Cleverest Use of a "K" in Place of a "Qu": This award goes to Jill Zarin , of the "Real Housewives of New York" for her new shapewear line Skweez Couture, which she debuted on Tuesday.
Fashion Highlights: Liquid Yogurt, Spray Tans Marshall Heyman 2011
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But if you're talking about a modern pair of textured tights, lace tights or seamed sheers with the added benefit of shapewear, you could be at the forefront of the next big thing, Bryant says.
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Anna Scholz PROBLEM: It's hard to achieve a streamlined silhouette in dressy clothing without wearing serious shapewear.
Project Plus-Size Sarah Nassauer 2011
hernesheir commented on the word shapewear
Trademark of the Olga company for undergarments that purport to shape the body.
January 19, 2010