foundation garment

American  

noun

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

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foundation garment British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of foundation garment

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Initially called “Fiber K” by the DuPont chemist who invented it, it was a replacement for the rubber used in women’s foundation garments, which was weighty, hot and quick to stretch out.

From The Wall Street Journal

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