garter belt
Definition
Noun: A wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings.
Usage
A "garter belt" is a foundational undergarment. It is worn around the waist, and its primary function is to secure stockings via the attached straps and clips. It is an alternative to pantyhose or tights.
Examples
- She wore a garter belt to keep her stockings in place.
- The vintage lingerie set included a lace garter belt.
- A garter belt is often considered a classic piece of lingerie.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The garter belt was an essential undergarment before the widespread invention of pantyhose. It remains a symbol of vintage fashion and classic femininity.
- In Modern Fashion: While often functional, it is also used as a fashion or stylistic element in certain outfits and contexts.
Variants and Related Words
- Garter (noun): A separate band, often elastic, worn to hold up a single stocking. A garter belt has multiple garters attached.
- Suspender belt (noun, chiefly British English): This is the British English term for a garter belt.
- Stockings (noun): The hosiery that is held up by the garter belt.
Synonyms
- Suspender belt (UK)
- Girdle (Note: A girdle is a similar foundational garment but is primarily designed to shape the torso, though some styles include garter attachments.)
Antonyms
- Pantyhose (a one-piece garment combining stockings and panties, eliminating the need for a garter belt).
- Tights.
Noun
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a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings
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