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.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- bodices
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The wedding gown had a lace _____ and a flowing skirt.
Etymology
From "bodies," the old plural of "body," once used for a close-fitting undergarment worn over the torso.
Rhymes for bodice
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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.
