Definition of bodice Bodice

/bɑˈdɪs/ - [badis] - bod•ice

We found 9 definitions of bodice from 5 different sources.

What does bodice mean?

WordNet

Noun Plural: bodices
bodice - part of a dress above the waist
		top a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips; "he stared as she buttoned her top"
		frock, dress a habit worn by clerics

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Wiktionary

bodice (Noun)
An article of clothing for women, covering the body from the neck to the waist, lacking sleeves or with detachable sleeves.
bodice (Noun)
A woman's blouse-like garment, especially with European folk dress.
bodice (Noun)
The upper portion of a one- or two-piece dress, in distinction to the skirt and sleeves.
bodice (Noun)
A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc. , worn especially by women; a corset; stays.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

bodice (n.)
A kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone, etc., worn esp. by women; a corset; stays.
bodice (n.)
A close-fitting outer waist or vest forming the upper part of a woman's dress, or a portion of it.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

bodice
bod′is, n. a woman's outer garment covering the waist and bust: the close-fitting waist or body of a woman's gown

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bodice, noun, singular of bodices.

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