garter
1 of 2noun
gar·ter ˈgär-tər 
1
a
: a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock
b
: a band worn to hold up a shirt sleeve
c
: a strap hanging from a girdle or corset to support a stocking
2
capitalized
a
: the British Order of the Garter
also : the blue velvet garter that is its badge
b
: membership in the order
garter
2 of 2verb
gartered; gartering; garters
transitive verb
: to support with or as if with a garter
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Suzy Expositostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The star also wore some lingerie as daywear, pairing the cutout dress with sheer, black thigh-high stockings, showing the garter band at the top, as well as chunky black Alexander Wang loafers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Aug. 2022 The kids got an up-close look at one of several garter snakes who call the garden home. cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 In one of the new studies, researchers compiled data sets on 77 species of wild reptiles and amphibians including Komodo dragons, garter snakes and tree frogs. New York Times, 23 June 2022 In a picturesque church, Seymour, wearing a garter-revealing gown, marries Rose. Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022 To take her verdant color scheme from head to toe, the star accessorized with a pair of oversized mother of pearl earrings and a crystallized garter belt. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2022 Where better to dream what all too often is the impossible dream, maybe be the GM in a wedding chapel catching the garter? Sin City. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022 Millennial guests could care less about the bouquet toss, garter toss and grand exit. Matt Campbell, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2022 See More
Noun
On the doll’s thigh, a fan reproduced Rosalía’s garter belt tattoo, a tribute to the Austrian feminist performance artist Valie Export. Suzy Expositostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2022 The star also wore some lingerie as daywear, pairing the cutout dress with sheer, black thigh-high stockings, showing the garter band at the top, as well as chunky black Alexander Wang loafers. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 Aug. 2022 The kids got an up-close look at one of several garter snakes who call the garden home. cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 In one of the new studies, researchers compiled data sets on 77 species of wild reptiles and amphibians including Komodo dragons, garter snakes and tree frogs. New York Times, 23 June 2022 In a picturesque church, Seymour, wearing a garter-revealing gown, marries Rose. Meredith Blakestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2022 To take her verdant color scheme from head to toe, the star accessorized with a pair of oversized mother of pearl earrings and a crystallized garter belt. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2022 Where better to dream what all too often is the impossible dream, maybe be the GM in a wedding chapel catching the garter? Sin City. Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2022 Millennial guests could care less about the bouquet toss, garter toss and grand exit. Matt Campbell, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Anglo-French gareter, from garet thigh, shank, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gar shank
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing garter
Kids Definition
garter
noun
gar·ter ˈgär-tər
: a band worn to hold up a stocking or sock