Meaning & use
bodice
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the upper part of a woman's dress, fitted to the body from the shoulders to the waist.
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The seamstress carefully tailored the bodice to fit the bride's measurements.
The costume featured a corseted bodice typical of the Victorian era.
A note on using this word
Frequently appears in historical fiction and fashion writing, especially in descriptions of corsets and formal gowns.
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