Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑːrtər/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A garter is a band worn around the leg to hold up a stocking or sock.

Synonyms

Leg band, stocking holder, sock strap

Antonyms

N/A

Examples

1. “She wore a lace garter under her wedding dress.”

2. “In the Victorian era, garters were considered essential accessories for women’s fashion.”

Additional Information

Garters have been worn for centuries, traditionally as a functional garment to hold up stockings, and later as a decorative accessory in fashion.