Synonyms for bodice
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A corset-like sleeveless overgarment for women, sometimes provided with detachable sleeves.
Related words
- Word family
- bodice-rippery bodice-ripping
- Phrases
- bodice ripper liberty bodice
Forms
- Plural
- bodices → corsets, waists, blouses, underbodices…
Example sentences
- waist Ziri ran over and put his arm around Rima's waist.
- blouse She was clothed in a red blouse and a black skirt.
- corset Jessica wore a heavy and uncomfortable corset.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bodice | rising | |
| waist | rising | |
| blouse | rising | |
| corset | rising | |
| underbodice | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- stays1, waist1, dudou
- 6 letters
- blouse1, corset2
- 11 letters
- underbodice
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (corset2 = 2 syllables).