corset
Corset (noun) means a tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso. Example: “Victorian women often wore corsets laced tightly at the waist.”
How to use corset
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tight-fitting undergarment for shaping the body, or figuratively, anything that restricts tightly.
Word forms
corseted past tense, corsetted past tense, corsets plural, corsets singular
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Victorian women often wore _____ laced tightly at the waist.
Etymology
From Old French corset, a diminutive of cors, "body" — ultimately from Latin corpus.
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Rhymes for corset
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What does “corset” mean?
The word “corset” means a tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso. In plain terms, a tight-fitting undergarment for shaping the body, or figuratively, anything that restricts tightly.
How do you pronounce “corset”?
“Corset” is pronounced KAW-siht (/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “corset” in a sentence?
Here is “corset” used in a sentence: “Victorian women often wore corsets laced tightly at the waist.”
What is another word for “corset”?
Words with a similar meaning to “corset” include stays and bodice and underbodice.
What part of speech is “corset”?
Depending on how it is used, “corset” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “corset” come from?
The word “corset” comes from Latin. From Old French corset, a diminutive of cors, "body" — ultimately from Latin corpus.
How many meanings does “corset” have?
“Corset” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso.