Girdle

usgb/ˈɡɜːrdl/
noun

A belt-like piece of clothing worn around the waist, especially by women, to shape and fit the waist and hips.

She wore a tight girdle to have a slim figure.
Visual representation of "girdle" - A belt-like piece of clothing worn around the waist, especially by women, to shape and fit the waist and hips.

Often appears as...

  • wear a girdle
  • tighten the girdle
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Fashion Accessory

Historically, girdles were common fashion accessories and signified femininity.

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My grandmother showed me the elegant girdle she wore in the '60s.
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Modern Usage

Today, girdles are less common and often replaced by more modern shapewear.

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Girdles aren't in vogue nowadays, but some prefer them for their vintage feel.
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Metaphoric Use

The word 'girdle' can be used metaphorically to describe something tightly encircling something else.

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The river formed a natural girdle around the small village.
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