garter belt

noun

US
: a piece of underwear that is worn around a woman's waist and hips and that has pieces of material that hang down (called garters) that are used to hold up a stocking

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The grand finale came with a custom Dolce & Gabbana black Chantilly lace bodysuit accessorized with a lace garter belt, gold‑tone harness and coordinating bangles from the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 For the event, the actress donned a peekaboo LBD with a garter belt and black lace detailing, keeping with the risqué theme. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 July 2026 Palvin paired the shoes with a pair of sheer, thigh-high stockings featuring a garter belt adorned with metal hardware, giving her all-black ensemble edge. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for garter belt

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“Garter belt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garter%20belt. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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