corset

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noun

cor·​set ˈkȯr-sət How to pronounce corset (audio)
1
: a usually close-fitting and often laced medieval jacket
2
: a woman's close-fitting boned supporting undergarment that is often hooked and laced and that extends from above or beneath the bust or from the waist to below the hips and has garters attached

corset

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verb

corseted; corseting; corsets

transitive verb

1
: to dress in or fit with a corset
2
: to restrict closely : control rigidly

Examples of corset in a Sentence

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Noun
In the second act, Carpenter layers a sheer babydoll dress over her glittering corset. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024 Stunning in a black bustier corset with a matching cape that gave the appearance of shattered glass, dazzling leggings and strappy black heels, the former talk show host closed out the show, which also featured Gigi Hadid and Adriana Lima, and performances from Cher and Tyla. Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
This powder pink corseted off the shoulder gown is yet another example of Randolph looking glamorous and on trend. Alex Badia, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024 The 34-year-old pop star channeled her Reputation era at The Corner Store in Soho, pairing a lace Gucci logo corset with a leather skirt and Louis Vuitton platform booties, topping off the vampy look with a more demure Ralph Lauren coat in camel. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corset 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, diminutive of cors

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of corset was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Corset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corset. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

corset

1 of 2 noun
cor·​set ˈkȯr-sət How to pronounce corset (audio)
: a woman's tight stiff undergarment worn to support or give shape to waist and hips

corset

2 of 2 verb
: to dress in or fit with a corset

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