G-string
Americannoun
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a loincloth or breechcloth, usually secured by a cord at the waist.
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such a garment made of a narrow strip of decorative fabric and worn by striptease entertainers.
noun
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a piece of cloth attached to a narrow waistband covering the pubic area, worn esp by strippers
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a strip of cloth attached to the front and back of a waistband and covering the loins
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music a string tuned to G, such as the lowest string of a violin
Etymology
Origin of G-string
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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His studio also provided materials to make a G-string that would match a star-embroidered gown.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s emailed his kids saying he wants to be buried in a clear coffin wearing nothing but a leopard-pattern G-string.
From Seattle Times
“I went to the back lot at MGM, they gave me a G-string and said, ‘Can you climb a tree?
From Seattle Times
“I went to the back lot at MGM, they gave me a G-string and said, ‘Can you climb a tree?
From Washington Times
The image shows two “appropriate swimwear” options that offer full backside coverage, and two others – a G-string and high-cut swimsuit bottom variation – that are now banned.
From Fox News
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