stays
/steɪz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Noun
Examples
Her face was whiter than snow, and her heart was throbbing through her stays.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stays” mean?
A corset.
Is “stays” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.