garter
noun
an article of clothing for holding up a stocking or sock, usually an elastic band around the leg or an elastic strap hanging from a girdle or other undergarment.
garters
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pluralof garter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Every star who has taken up the character’s corset and garters since has followed his lead.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Men could wear blouses and shirts on the outside, while women could do away with their corsets, stockings, and garters.
From National Geographic ● Jan. 9, 2024
Lauren Swann, 35, of Venice, California, sews garters for good friends using strips of stretch lace and appliqués she finds on Etsy.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2018
Hear the word “cabaret” and you might think of Sally Bowles in a bowler and garters belting out Kander & Ebb songs in Weimar Republic Germany.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2018
She said, “Paint is so old shkool. It’s like wearing garters to hold up your socks.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
