noun
corsage
kaw-SAHZH
Corsage (noun) means a small bouquet of flowers worn pinned to clothing, especially at a formal event. Example: “He pinned a corsage to her dress before the prom.”
noun
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A small bouquet of flowers worn pinned to clothing, especially at a formal event.
"He pinned a corsage to her dress before the prom."
"Here, I got a corsage for you to give to Jenna. I don't know if kids still do corsages. I always got ones for Darius' girlfriends. This one is made with lilies."
— S.E. Case (2025)
How to use corsage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small flower arrangement worn on clothing for special occasions like prom or a wedding.
Common pairings
wrist corsage
prom corsage
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Etymology
Borrowed from French corsage, originally referring to the bodice of a dress — from the same root as "corpse" and "corps," ultimately Latin corpus, "body".
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What does “corsage” mean?
The word “corsage” means a small bouquet of flowers worn pinned to clothing, especially at a formal event. In plain terms, a small flower arrangement worn on clothing for special occasions like prom or a wedding.
How do you pronounce “corsage”?
“Corsage” is pronounced kaw-SAHZH (/kɔɹˈsɑʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “corsage” in a sentence?
Here is “corsage” used in a sentence: “He pinned a corsage to her dress before the prom.”
What part of speech is “corsage”?
“Corsage” is a noun.
Where does the word “corsage” come from?
The word “corsage” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French corsage, originally referring to the bodice of a dress — from the same root as "corpse" and "corps," ultimately Latin corpus, "body".
