foundation garment

noun

1. an undergarment, as a girdle or corset, worn by women to support or give shape to the contours of the body.

foundation garment

noun

1. a woman's undergarment worn to shape and support the figure; brassiere or corset

Word History and Origins

Origin of foundation garment¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Even if the pandemic has made foundation garments optional for those who hate them, the top looks vulnerable to a roller coaster’s twists and turns, or even to a stiff breeze.

From Washington Post

The foundation garments in particular were crucial in creating Arianda’s character’s posture.

From Los Angeles Times

Founded more than 20 years ago, Spanx has become synonymous with the foundation garments it sells.

From New York Times

For women, a middle-class existence was defined by shift dresses and merciless foundation garments.

From Washington Post

It doesn’t hurt that most of the time it’s hidden under perfectly coiffed hair, ruby red lipstick and ’50s-era foundation garments.

From Los Angeles Times