: a usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam (as of a sleeve, pocketbook, or shoe upper) to provide expansion or reinforcement
2
: a plate or bracket for strengthening an angle in framework (as in a building or bridge)
gussettransitive verb
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Examples of gusset in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe high waist and forgiving low-cut thighs clear C-section incisions and potential swelling, and a wider gusset accommodates postpartum maxi pads.—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 6 Aug. 2024 The organizer features one large padded open compartment with a small gusset for an iPad.—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 30 July 2024 The last few years have brought us an array of period-proof swimwear, transforming our swimming sessions with seamless bikinis, bloat-friendly designs, and inconspicuously lined gussets.—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 23 Jan. 2024 The cotton base feels nice to the touch and the gusset isn't too thick or stiff.—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for gusset
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, piece of armor covering the joints in a suit of armor, from Anglo-French goussete
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