Garter Toss

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑrtər tɔs/

Definitions of garter toss

noun a tradition at weddings where the groom tosses the garter of the bride to a group of unmarried men

Example Sentences

A1 At weddings, the garter toss is a fun tradition where the groom throws a garter to the single men.

A2 During the garter toss at the reception, the groom removes the garter from the bride's leg and throws it to the unmarried male guests.

B1 The garter toss is a popular wedding tradition in many Western cultures, symbolizing good luck and fertility for the couple.

B2 Some couples choose to make the garter toss a playful and entertaining part of their wedding reception, with music and dancing.

C1 In modern weddings, the garter toss is sometimes seen as outdated and sexist, with couples opting to skip this tradition altogether.

C2 The garter toss can be a controversial tradition, as some see it as objectifying women and promoting outdated gender roles in weddings.

Examples of garter toss in a Sentence

formal The garter toss is a traditional part of many wedding receptions.

informal Did you catch the garter at the wedding? It's time for the toss!

slang I can't believe they did the garter toss, it was so funny!

figurative In the game of love, the garter toss symbolizes the passing on of good luck and happiness to the next couple.

Grammatical Forms of garter toss

• past tense: garter tossed
• plural: garter tosses
• comparative: more garter tosses
• superlative: most garter tosses
• present tense: garter toss
• future tense: will garter toss
• perfect tense: have garter tossed
• continuous tense: is garter tossing
• singular: garter toss
• positive degree: garter toss
• infinitive: to garter toss
• gerund: garter tossing
• participle: garter tossed

Origin and Evolution of garter toss

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The tradition of the garter toss originated in medieval Europe, where it was believed that obtaining a piece of the bride's clothing would bring good luck.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the garter toss has evolved from a superstitious practice to a playful wedding tradition where the groom removes and tosses the bride's garter to the unmarried male guests.