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bodice

bod·ice
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [bod-is]
    • /ˈbɒd ɪs/
    • /ˈbɒd.ɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bod-is]
    • /ˈbɒd ɪs/

Definitions of bodice word

  • countable noun bodice The bodice of a dress is the part above the waist. 3
  • noun bodice the upper part of a woman's dress, from the shoulder to the waist 3
  • noun bodice a tight-fitting corset worn laced over a blouse, as in certain national costumes, or (formerly) as a woman's undergarment 3
  • noun bodice the upper part of a woman's dress 3
  • noun bodice a kind of vest formerly worn over a blouse or dress by women or girls, usually laced in front 3
  • noun bodice a corset 3

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Origin of bodice

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; bodies, plural of body

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Bodice

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bodice popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

bodice usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for bodice

noun bodice

  • shell — a hard outer covering of an animal, as the hard case of a mollusk, or either half of the case of a bivalve mollusk.
  • turtleneck — a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
  • pullover — Also called slipover. a garment, especially a sweater, that must be drawn over the head to be put on.
  • t-shirt — a lightweight, usually knitted, pullover shirt, close-fitting and with a round neckline and short sleeves, worn as an undershirt or outer garment.
  • slipover — of or denoting a garment that can be put on easily over the head

Top questions with bodice

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