corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh 

-ˈsäj;

ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,

-ˌsäj 

1

: the waist or bodice of a dress

2

: an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory

Examples of corsage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The origin likely is rooted in the broader American custom of wearing corsages for special occasions. —Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024

There’s even been a slew of inanimate prom dates across the US, where students are ditching corsages in favor of cardboard: choosing instead to lug around scale-accurate depictions of Michael B. Jordan, Bernie Sanders and Danny DeVitto. —Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024

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

Kids Definition

corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh  -ˈsäj 

ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,

-ˌsäj

: a bouquet of flowers usually worn at the shoulder