body shaper
Definition of body shaper
: a tight-fitting undergarment designed to smooth and shape the body Body shapers use extra spandex and tightly knit yarns to tuck in or push up body parts. — Consumer Reports, February 1999 Body shapers come in different shapes, styles and sizes and are not just for wearing under dresses. — Nikki Boertman, Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee), 22 Apr. 2012
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First Known Use of body shaper
1964
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