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Meaning of "shapewear" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SHAPEWEAR

shapewear  [ˈʃeɪpˌwɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHAPEWEAR

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shapewear is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHAPEWEAR MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Foundation garment

A foundation garment is an undergarment designed to temporarily alter the wearer's body shape, to achieve a more fashionable figure. The function of a foundation garment is not to enhance a bodily feature but to smooth or control the display of one. Specific styles of foundation garments have been essential to some fashion movements, and required in some social situations in various fashion periods, particularly but not exclusively for women. Garments may be categorised according to level or shape control offered - for instance, light, medium or firm. The simplest foundation is a body-liner or bodysuit, which are an ultra-light-weight leotards, and offers a light touch of smoothing. These are available in a unitard style or a camisole-leotard style. The leotard offers greater control from a body-liner, and is available in boy-leg and capri-leg lengths, with spaghetti straps, low cut necklines, and even scoop backs, to cater for the outer wear under which the garments will be worn. These softly smooth the figure and provide light support. Micro-fiber camisoles and boy-leg briefs or "hot pants" are also available.

Definition of shapewear in the English dictionary

The definition of shapewear in the dictionary is an undergarment used to alter the shape of the body in keeping with a particular fashion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHAPEWEAR


anywhere
ˈɛnɪˌwɛə
Delaware
ˈdɛləˌwɛə
everywhere
ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə
firmware
ˈfɜːmˌwɛə
footwear
ˈfʊtˌwɛə
freeware
ˈfriːˌwɛə
glassware
ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə
groupware
ˈɡruːpˌwɛə
hardware
ˈhɑːdˌwɛə
menswear
ˈmɛnzˌwɛə
nowhere
ˈnəʊˌwɛə
sleepwear
ˈsliːpˌwɛə
slipware
ˈslɪpˌwɛə
software
ˈsɒftˌwɛə
somewhere
ˈsʌmˌwɛə
sportswear
ˈspɔːtsˌwɛə
spyware
ˈspaɪˌwɛə
swimwear
ˈswɪmˌwɛə
tableware
ˈteɪbəlˌwɛə
underwear
ˈʌndəˌwɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHAPEWEAR

shapable
shape
shape up
shapeable
shapeless
shapelessly
shapelessness
shapelier
shapeliest
shapeliness
shapely
shapen
shaper
shapeup
Shapiro
Shapley
shaps
Shar Pei
sharable
sharawadgi

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHAPEWEAR

beachwear
bridal wear
casual wear
childrenswear
cruisewear
eyewear
knitwear
leisurewear
loungewear
nightwear
outerwear
outwear
ready-to-wear
rewear
streetwear
swear
the worse for wear
wear
womenswear
workwear

Synonyms and antonyms of shapewear in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shapewear» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHAPEWEAR

Find out the translation of shapewear to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shapewear from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shapewear» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

塑身内衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prendas modeladoras
570 millions of speakers

English

shapewear
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Shapewear
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ملابس داخلية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Корректирующее белье
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

shapewear
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

shapewear
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

shapewear
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Shapewear
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Shapewear
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

シェイプウェア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

shapewear
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shapewear
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

shapewear
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

shapewear
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आकाराची वस्तू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

shapewear
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

shapewear
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bielizna modelująca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

коригуюча білизна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

shapewear
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

shapewear
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

shapewear
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

shapewear
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

shapewear
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shapewear

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAPEWEAR»

The term «shapewear» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.619 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHAPEWEAR» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shapewear» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shapewear» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shapewear

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHAPEWEAR»

Discover the use of shapewear in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shapewear and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wear This, Toss That!: Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps ...
With more than 150 figure-saving products to date, Sara shares her shapewear musthaves and tells how to look sensational in your swimsuit. Generally speaking, what key shapewear pieces should every woman have in her arsenal?
Amy E. Goodman, 2011
2
Become Your Own Matchmaker: 8 Easy Steps for Attracting Your ...
Get ready to meet your new best friend: shapewear. We're not talking about your grandmother's girdle; shapewear has come a long way over the past couple of years. It doesn't matter if you're Kate Moss or Queen Latifah, we all have our ...
Lisa Johnson Mandell, Patti Stanger, 2009
3
Lawrence Zarian's Ten Commandments for a Perfect Wardrobe:
Shapewear can completely resculpt, lift, elevate, smooth out your body, and even take you down a few sizes. It's a party and you're invited. A brief word of warning: Don't wear shapewear that's too tight because it will flatten you out and make ...
Lawrence Zarian, 2014
4
Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of ...
And while you're already on the lingerie and sleepwear floor of your local department store, do go at least look at the shapewear. Plenty of women and men to whom I suggest shapewear feel insulted. They feel there must be some other way ...
Tim Gunn, 2013
5
Seduce Smart: Transform Your Love Life in 30 Days
Beauty Secret #1: Shapewear It's amazing how little secrets and tweaks can add up to big improvements in appearance. Want to know the secret to an amazing figure, instantly? Shapewear is a girl's best friend, no matter what your size.
Jennifer Victory, 2011
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Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide to Styling the Stars
Male shapewear includes “mirdles,” or man girdles, also known as support boxers. Go Softwear's Waist Eliminator brief has a waistband that extends up the midsection, pulling in love handles. The Form collection from 2(x)ist offers high- waist ...
Sasha Charnin Morrison, 2011
7
Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder
My shapewear made me feel secure and hidden—very much the waymy eating disorder had mademe feel for solong. My shapewear made me feelsecureand hidden—very much the way my eating disorderhad made me feel for solong.
Johanna Kandel, 2012
8
Black Enterprise
Proof positive, she found her niche in the white male-dominated shapewear industry, then in need of a major redesign. And Green was just the one to do it. In 1990, with an initial investment of $250,000 from her radiologist husband, Richard, ...
9
100 Fashion Tips:
73. Wearing. shapewear. Wearing shapewear is a good idea, if you want to hide the slight bulge on your tummy. Lots of women are actually wearing it, and so should you. However, you should take note that they can be uncomfortable at times.
Anne Lovett, 2014
10
Jiggle: (Re)Shaping American Women
Jiggle: (Re)Shaping American Women explores the relationship between American women and their bodies as mediated by both traditional and contemporary foundation garments.
Wendy Burns-Ardolino, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHAPEWEAR»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shapewear is used in the context of the following news items.
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Need undergarments that moisturize? Skin-Eez says it can help
The US shapewear market peaked in 2010, with $850 million in sales, and has since declined to $684.9 million, according data from NPD Group, a market ... «Boston Globe, May 15»
2
Is Maternity Shapewear Safe For A Growing Baby?
Enter the latest must-have: maternity shapewear, Gusoff reported. “I have definitely tried supportive pantyhose because you definitely need support,” said. «CBS Local, May 15»
3
Shapewear maker Spanx tries to loosen up its image
Spanx, the once-revolutionary spandex shapewear maker with an estimated $400 million in annual sales, is navigating the tricky world of female body shapes at ... «The Seattle Times, Apr 15»
4
Watch Out, Spanx: 'Shark Tank' Shapewear Business On the Rise
"We call ourselves 'shapewear redefined,' a fashion trouser with fully integrated shapewear liner from the waist to below the calf," co-founder Jenny Greer, 43, ... «ABC News, Jan 15»
5
The shapewear you need this Holiday season!
Take a look at our video clip for all Lisa's shapewear picks of the season. A great day to visit Lisa at Great Northern Mall is this Friday, November 21st. That's the ... «fox8.com, Nov 14»
6
Wear the Latest Styles Without Squeezing Into Shapewear
But you can find fashions that don't require tight shapewear including Eileen Fisher, J. Jill, Lands' End, Chico's—all brands that avoid the oversize look, which ... «Wall Street Journal, Oct 14»
7
Shapewear Secrets
Glam Slam: Shapewear Secrets ... confidence… but an easy way women of all shapes and sizes can feel better in their clothes comes courtesy of shapewear. «Access Hollywood, Oct 14»
8
Caffeinated underwear sellers ante up on claims
There's no scientific evidence that the shapewear — infused with microencapsulated caffeine, retinol, vitamin E and aloe vera, among other ingredients — can ... «The Detroit News, Oct 14»
9
FTC Targets Deceptive Marketing of Weight-Loss "Shapewear"
In the FTC's announcement, Jessica Rich, the FTC's Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, stated "Caffeine-infused shapewear is the latest 'weight loss' ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Oct 14»
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"Caffeine-infused" shapewear? The feds don't buy it
Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc., and Wacoal America, Inc., have been advertising "shapewear" undergarments that were supposedly "caffeine-infused" and ... «ConsumerAffairs, Sep 14»

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