girdle — a belt or cord worn around the waist or hips
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a belt or cord worn around the waist or hips
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɜːrdl/
Example Sentences
- The superhero's magic girdle gave her incredible strength.
- She struggled to put on the tight girdle before the formal dinner.
- The ancient warrior girdled his armor with a bronze belt.
girdle
NOUN[/ˈɡɜːrdl/]
a belt or cord worn around the waist or hips
The Victorian maid laces up her mistress's tight girdle before the grand ball.
The turtle with a girdle clears every hurdle!
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Girdle derives from Old English 'gyrdel', which is related to the verb 'gyrdan' meaning 'to encircle' or 'to gird'. The word shares a common Germanic root and originally referred to a belt or band that encircles the waist.
Breakdown
Old English 'gyrdel' (belt, girdle) + diminutive suffix -le, derived from the Germanic root 'gyr-' (to encircle, gird) + agent noun formation indicating the object that performs the action of encircling.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero's magic girdle gave her incredible strength.”
“She struggled to put on the tight girdle before the formal dinner.”
“The ancient warrior girdled his armor with a bronze belt.”
“My mom's girdle was so tight, she couldn't sit down at the wedding.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.