1. plural of basque: fitted bodices or the lower portions of bodices that extend below the waist
Usage: fashion/clothing
2. plural of Basque: people from the Basque region of Spain and France

Examples

• The vintage dress featured decorative basques that flared out from the waist.
• The designer created several basques with intricate beadwork.
• Many Basques maintain their distinct cultural traditions.
• The Basques have their own unique language called Euskera.
• She studied the traditional clothing styles, particularly the fitted basques.
• The museum displayed costumes with elaborate basques from different eras.