garter
Garter (noun) means a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking. Example: “She wore a lace garter under her wedding dress.”
How to use garter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stretchy band worn on the leg, traditionally to keep stockings from falling down.
Word forms
gartered past tense, garters plural, garters singular
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She wore a lace _____ under her wedding dress.
Etymology
From Old French garet ("bend of the knee"), ultimately from a Gaulish Celtic word meaning shank or calf.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for garter
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What does “garter” mean?
The word “garter” means a band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking. In plain terms, a stretchy band worn on the leg, traditionally to keep stockings from falling down.
How do you pronounce “garter”?
“Garter” is pronounced GAH-tuh (/ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “garter” in a sentence?
Here is “garter” used in a sentence: “She wore a lace garter under her wedding dress.”
What part of speech is “garter”?
“Garter” is a noun.
Where does the word “garter” come from?
The word “garter” comes from Old French. From Old French garet ("bend of the knee"), ultimately from a Gaulish Celtic word meaning shank or calf.