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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
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This side sleeper pillow from Parachute is designed with a 3.5-inch gusset to take the strain off your neck and shoulders, so I was definitely invested in whether or not this cushion could deliver the right balance of fluff and support.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Made with dual spinner wheels, TSA locks, two additional grip handles, and an expandable two-inch gusset, this set is a steal right now at $429.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
Often lauded as one of the most comfortable entry-level wetsuits on the market, the Sprint is made with smooth, Yamamoto neoprene throughout, with stretchy, oversized arm gussets below the shoulders to attack big strokes with gusto.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
Flat seams and underarm and crotch gussets to enhance your comfort and range of movement, while the super stretchy waistband is low profile beneath ski pants.
—Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Made with dual spinner wheels, TSA locks, two additional grip handles, and an expandable two-inch gusset, this set is a steal right now at $429.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
Often lauded as one of the most comfortable entry-level wetsuits on the market, the Sprint is made with smooth, Yamamoto neoprene throughout, with stretchy, oversized arm gussets below the shoulders to attack big strokes with gusto.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 22 Nov. 2024
Flat seams and underarm and crotch gussets to enhance your comfort and range of movement, while the super stretchy waistband is low profile beneath ski pants.
—Samantha Berman, Outside Online, 29 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for gusset
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“Gusset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gusset. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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gusset
noun
gus·set
ˈgəs-ət 
: a usually triangular or diamond-shaped insert (as on a bridge) to give width or strength
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