merry widow

English - English

Definition of merry widow in English English dictionary

a strapless corset or bustier

A strapless corset with long garters and half cups for the breasts

A short strapless corset with half cups for the breasts and long garters

{i} short corset without straps having half cups for the breasts and long garters

Related Terms

merry widows

plural form of merry widow

Hyphenation

mer·ry wid·ow

Turkish pronunciation

meri wîdō

Pronunciation

/ˈmerē ˈwədō/ /ˈmɛriː ˈwɪdoʊ/

Etymology

() Originally a trademark of the Maidenform lingerie company, for a product eponymous of the 1952 film The Merry Widow.