girdle

noun
UK: /ˈɡɜːdl/
US: /ˈɡɜːrdl/

  1. A close-fitting undergarment worn around the waist and hips to shape the figure.

    1. She wore a girdle under her dress.
    2. Vintage clothing often included a girdle to achieve the desired silhouette, shaping the figure.

Synonyms

belt encircle surround corset
girdle transitive-verb

  1. To encircle or bind with a belt or band.

    1. A belt will girdle your waist.
    2. Mountains girdle the valley, creating a stunning natural boundary for the small village.

  2. To surround; to enclose; to hem in.

    1. Trees girdle the meadow.
    2. A high wall seemed to girdle the ancient city, protecting it from outside threats.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "girdle" is /ˈɡɜːdl/ in British English and /ˈɡɜːrdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "girdle": belt, encircle, surround, corset.

Example usage of "girdle": "She wore a girdle under her dress.". More examples on the page.