garternoun
uk/ˈɡɑː.tər/us/ˈɡɑːr.t̬ɚ/[ C ] a piece of elastic (= material that stretches) used, especially in the past, for holding up a stocking or sock
[ C ] US UK suspender a type of button that fastens onto a woman's stockings to hold them up
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Stockings, tights & socks
- ankle sock
- anklet
- garter belt
- hold up
- hose
- hosiery
- nylon
- pantyhose
- pop sock
- sock
- stocking
- suspender
- suspender belt
- tights