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formfitting

American  
[fawrm-fit-ing] / ˈfɔrmˌfɪt ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. designed to fit snugly around a given shape; close-fitting.

    a formfitting blouse.


Etymology

Origin of formfitting

First recorded in 1895–1900; form + fitting

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"Let’s go VMAs" Lopez, 52, captioned a set of photos in which she rocks a black front-tying crop top and a formfitting silver and black sequin skirt that featured its own fastening strings.

From Fox News Sep. 12, 2021

As a wheelchair user, she didn’t think she could ever wear formfitting clothes or skirts.

From The Verge Jul. 27, 2021

Several times in practice already this season, the Florida Panthers goaltender has braced for a shot up high because he is wearing smaller, more formfitting chest and arm protectors required by the NHL.

From Washington Times Oct. 24, 2018

Nike Flyknit, which bowed at the 2012 London Summer Olympics with the Nike Flyknit Racer, is a digitally-engineered knitting process used in lightweight, formfitting and virtually seamless shoe uppers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2017

A lot of Muslim women find it difficult to lead an active lifestyle while adhering to their religious principles around modesty, with most gyms being coed and workout wear being formfitting.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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