Definition

A type of belt or sash worn around the waist, often used in clothing or dressmaking.

Example

She wore a beautiful ceinture that matched her dress perfectly.

Conversation

I just bought a new dress, but I need a nice ceinture to go with it.

That sounds great! What color is the dress?

It's a deep blue, so I was thinking a gold ceinture would look stylish.

Definitely! Gold will really pop against that color.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ceinture comes from Old French 'ceinture' (meaning belt or girdle), which is derived from the Latin 'cinctura' (meaning a girdle or belt), from 'cingere' (meaning to gird or bind). The word 'ceinture' refers to a belt or something that binds around the waist.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'girdle' or something that 'binds' around the waist — that's what a 'ceinture' is.

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