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    Bodice

    /ˈbɒdɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    The upper part of a dress, fitting snugly over the bust and often extending to the waist.
    She wore a beautiful gown with an intricately designed bodice.
    A woman's fitted top made of various materials, often part of a dress or a separate garment.
    The bodice was adorned with lace and beads, making it truly special.
    A historical garment for women that emphasizes the waist and bust, often worn under dresses.
    In the 18th century, women commonly wore corsets as a type of bodice.

    Etymology

    Late Middle English: from Old French 'bodice' (little body), diminutive of 'body'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fitted bodice:
    A bodice that is tailored to fit closely against the body.
    dropped waist bodice:
    A bodice style where the waistline is positioned lower than the natural waist.

    Related Words

    gown
    An elegant dress, typically long and formal.
    corset
    A tightly fitted undergarment worn to shape the torso.
    waist
    The part of the body between the ribs and hips.

    Slang Meanings

    A bodice can sometimes refer informally to any fitted upper garment.
    That top you're wearing is like a bodice.