noun
bodice
BO-dihs
noun
1
The fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist.
"The wedding gown had a lace bodice and a flowing skirt."
"She laced up the corseted bodice before the ball."
How to Use Bodice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe top, fitted part of a dress that covers the chest and waist area.
Common pairings
fitted bodice
lace bodice
corset bodice
Word Forms
bodices plural
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Etymology
From "bodies," the old plural of "body," once used for a close-fitting undergarment worn over the torso.