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bodice

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/ˈbɑː.dɪs/ · bod-ice

The upper part of a woman's dress, typically fitted and often extending to the waist.

Meanings

nounformal

The upper part of a woman's dress, typically fitted and often extending to the waist.

ایک عورت کے لباس کا اوپر کا حصہ، جو عام طور پر فٹ ہوتا ہے اور اکثر کمر تک ہوتا ہے۔

بلیز

balaiz

Synonyms

waistcoatcorsagetopکمر بندکمر کا لباسجزء

Antonyms

skirtbottomاسکرٹنیچے کا حصہ

Common Collocations

  • lace bodice
  • fitted bodice
  • ruched bodice

Example Sentences

She wore a beautiful dress with an intricate lace bodice.

اس نے ایک خوبصورت لباس پہنا جس میں پیچیدہ لیس کا بلیز تھا۔

Us ne aik khubsurat libaas pehna jis mein paichida lace ka balaiz tha.

The bodice of the gown was decorated with pearls.

گاؤن کا بلیز موتیوں سے سجا ہوا تھا۔

Gown ka balaiz motiyon se saja hua tha.

In her designs, she always emphasizes the bodice silhouette.

اپنے ڈیزائنز میں، وہ ہمیشہ بلیز کی شکل پر زور دیتی ہے۔

Apne designs mein, woh hamesha balaiz ki shakal par zor deti hai.

Easily Confused With

blouse:A blouse is a loose-fitting top worn by women, while a bodice is a structured part of a dress extending to the waist.

Word Family

bodiced
adjectiveبلیز والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'body' fitting into the upper part of a dress.

Imagine a fitted bodice of a gown hugging the upper body.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "bodies" — a close-fitting upper part of a dress

First known use: 14th century

The term 'bodice' has been used since the 14th century to describe the upper part of a dress, evolving through different fashion periods.