Meaning of the word girdle in English

What does girdle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

girdle

US /ˈɡɝː.dəl/

UK /ˈɡɝː.dəl/

a corset or other undergarment worn to give a trim figure

Example:

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She wore a girdle under her dress for a smoother silhouette.

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Old-fashioned girdles were often quite restrictive.

Synonym:

corset foundation garment stays cincher waist cincher

a belt or cord worn around the waist

Example:

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The monk wore a simple robe with a rope girdle.

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He tightened the leather girdle around his tunic.

Synonym:

belt sash band cingulum

to encircle or surround (something)

Example:

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A wall girdles the ancient city.

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The mountain range girdles the valley.

Synonym:

encircle surround encompass belt ring

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