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- [foun-dey-shuh n gahr-muh nt]
- /faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən ˈgɑr mənt/
- /faʊnˈdeɪʃn ˈɡɑː.mənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foun-dey-shuh n gahr-muh nt]
- /faʊnˈdeɪ ʃən ˈgɑr mənt/
Definitions of foundation garment words
- noun foundation garment an undergarment, as a girdle or corset, worn by women to support or give shape to the contours of the body. 1
- noun foundation garment a woman's undergarment worn to shape and support the figure; brassiere or corset 0
- noun foundation garment a woman's corset or girdle, esp. one with an attached bra 0
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Origin of foundation garment
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Foundation garment
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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foundation garment popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
foundation garment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foundation garment
noun foundation garment
- corset — A corset is a stiff piece of underwear worn by some women, especially in the past. It fits tightly around their hips and waist and makes them thinner around the waist when they wear it.
- foundation — the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- girdle — a lightweight undergarment, worn especially by women, often partly or entirely of elastic or boned, for supporting and giving a slimmer appearance to the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.
- bandeau — a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc, worn round the head
- bra — A bra is a piece of underwear that women wear to support their breasts.
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