foundation
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6.6
- noun
- /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
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- Can you please tell me what foundation you're using?
- a foundation garment
Examples
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This is the foundation that I use.
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Do I have too much foundation on?
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I totally need some new foundation.
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What do you think of my foundation and powder?
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For what I'm using this foundation for, it works perfectly.
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Am I using the right shade of foundation?
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So I have been loving applying my foundation with this little brush.
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Our new one-piece foundation garment.
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You also have the option of buying a foundation with built-in SPF protection.
Blog text (3) -
She wore a comfortable foundation that shaped her figure beautifully.
Synonyms
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5.8
A tight piece of underwear women wear to shape and support the torso
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7.0
A tight piece of underwear worn around the waist to shape the body
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6.9
A piece of clothing women wear under dresses to shape or support their body
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7.2
Underwear women wear under clothes that gives support to the waist and hips
Compounds
An independent United States agency that gives money to support research and education in science and engineering
- Specialized
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4.8
A charity that gets most of its money from one person or company
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6.9
A piece of clothing women wear under dresses to shape or support their body
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4.5
A stone placed at a building's start during a ceremony, often with the date and founder's name
- Specialized
A large concrete slab under a building that spreads its weight to stop sinking on soft ground
How Supportive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Foundation comes from the same root that means 'bottom' or 'base', and it came to be used for garments because they 'support' and shape the body like a building base. So, a foundation garment is called that because it gives support and creates a smooth base under clothes.