noun
corset
KAW-siht
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.”
noun
1
A tight, structured undergarment worn to shape the waist and torso.
"Victorian women often wore corsets laced tightly at the waist."
verb
1
To restrict or confine tightly, as a corset does.
"I will not remain corseted by your notions of what is and is not proper!"
"Strict regulations corseted the bank's lending practices."
How to use corset
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tight-fitting undergarment for shaping the body, or figuratively, anything that restricts tightly.
Common pairings
lace up a corset
corset the economy
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Word forms
- Plural
- corsets
- Third person singular
- corsets
- Past tense
- corseted, corsetted
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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.
