corset

1 of 2

noun

cor·​set ˈkȯr-sət 

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

2 of 2

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Its bodysuits, bras, thongs, and corsets come in playful, nostalgic patterns and prints—rainbows, galaxies, plaid, pasta, and roses—with unexpected features like detachable sleeves. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024

By the time the two left the after-afterparty, Kelce was wearing the bottom half of his suit, while Swift sported the top half with her Dion Lee corset top and AREA jeans. —Hedy Phillips, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024

Verb

The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

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

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

Kids Definition

corset

1 of 2 noun

cor·​set ˈkȯr-sət 

: 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