stays

[steɪz]

stays Definition

a set of whalebone or metal strips, vertical at the back and horizontal at the front, used to stiffen a corset or bodice.

Using stays: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stays" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a corset with steel stays.

  • Example

    The dressmaker used plastic stays to reinforce the bodice.

stays Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stays

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Summary: stays in Brief

The term 'stays' [steɪz] refers to a set of vertical whalebone or metal strips at the back and horizontal ones at the front, used to stiffen a corset or bodice. It is an undergarment that provides support and shape to the wearer's upper body.