corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh How to pronounce corsage (audio)
-ˈsäj;
ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,
-ˌsäj How to pronounce corsage (audio)
1
: the waist or bodice of a dress
2
: an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory

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The corsage includes seven tiny rose flowers with a ribbon to fasten on any sized wrist. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025 His corsage matched the black and white look, which was paired with Christian Louboutin shoes. Angel Saunders, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024 These extravagant corsages, embellished with layers of ribbons, cow bells, and personalized trinkets, are now a hallmark of the season. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for corsage

Word History

Etymology

French, bust, bodice, from Old French, bust, from cors body, from Latin corpus

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of corsage was in 1830

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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsage. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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corsage

noun
cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh How to pronounce corsage (audio) -ˈsäj How to pronounce corsage (audio)
ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,
-ˌsäj
: a bouquet of flowers usually worn at the shoulder

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