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body shaper

noun

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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1964, in the meaning defined above

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