noun

bodice

BO-dihs

Bodice (noun) means the fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist. Example: “The wedding gown had a lace bodice and a flowing skirt.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Rhymes for bodice

ice rice mice dice nice vice trice voice price twice juice spice

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bodice” mean?

The word “bodice” means the fitted upper part of a dress, covering the torso from the shoulders to the waist. In plain terms, the top, fitted part of a dress that covers the chest and waist area.

How do you pronounce “bodice”?

“Bodice” is pronounced BO-dihs (/ˈbɑdɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “bodice” in a sentence?

Here is “bodice” used in a sentence: “The wedding gown had a lace bodice and a flowing skirt.”

What part of speech is “bodice”?

“Bodice” is a noun.