1
a
: a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock
b
: a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve
c
: a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to support a stocking
2
capitalized
a
: the British Order of the Garter
also
: the blue velvet garter that is its badge
b
: membership in the order
gartered; gartering; garters
: to support with or as if with a garter
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The waistline sits below the navel; the hem skims the bottom of the bum Lace trim garter straps at side body Rose gold-tone hardware Satin flashes 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane Hand wash cold, do not wring, do not tumble dry, line dry.
—Appointed, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Her skirt had two high slits, which exposed thigh wedding garters with dramatic long bows.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The waistline sits below the navel; the hem skims the bottom of the bum Lace trim garter straps at side body Rose gold-tone hardware Satin flashes 93% Polyamide, 7% Elastane Hand wash cold, do not wring, do not tumble dry, line dry.
—Appointed, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Posing on a motorcycle, Lisa had the crowd gartered at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City cheering as the lights slowly raised.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Garter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garter. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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