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gusset
noun
gus·set ˈgə-sət 
1
: 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)
gusset transitive verb
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The foam pillow is designed with a lofty 2-inch gusset that props the head up without straining the neck, aiding in good spinal alignment crucial to a good night's sleep. 
Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 Similar to a pad, menstrual underwear has extra layers of absorbent fabric located in the gusset. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 June 2022 The underwear portion has a cotton gusset, so there's no need to double up. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2022 There's a cotton gusset for a more comfortable feel. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2022 And if that’s not enough to win you over, consider this pair’s UPF 50+ fabric and moisture-wicking polyester gusset, details that make the Electra great for high-intensity pursuits. Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2020 Always interested in construction, inside and out, Ping has created a series of bags that highlight the gusset (a fold usually used on the side or bottom of bags to strengthen them and add room) front and center. Vogue, 20 Apr. 2022 Fold the waistband down, so the top edge of the band lines up with the base of the tights' gusset. Step 3: Fold the tights in half lengthwise, placing one leg neatly over the other. Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 24 Feb. 2022 The gusset along the side of each pillow offers excellent neck support and helps the spine stay aligned. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 27 Jan. 2022 See More
Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 12 July 2022 Similar to a pad, menstrual underwear has extra layers of absorbent fabric located in the gusset. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 June 2022 The underwear portion has a cotton gusset, so there's no need to double up. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2022 There's a cotton gusset for a more comfortable feel. Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 3 May 2022 And if that’s not enough to win you over, consider this pair’s UPF 50+ fabric and moisture-wicking polyester gusset, details that make the Electra great for high-intensity pursuits. Aleta Burchyski, Outside Online, 13 Sep. 2020 Always interested in construction, inside and out, Ping has created a series of bags that highlight the gusset (a fold usually used on the side or bottom of bags to strengthen them and add room) front and center. Vogue, 20 Apr. 2022 Fold the waistband down, so the top edge of the band lines up with the base of the tights' gusset. Step 3: Fold the tights in half lengthwise, placing one leg neatly over the other. Hannah Chubb, PEOPLE.com, 24 Feb. 2022 The gusset along the side of each pillow offers excellent neck support and helps the spine stay aligned. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 27 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, piece of armor covering the joints in a suit of armor, from Anglo-French goussete
First Known Use
circa 1570, in the meaning defined at sense 1