corset
1 of 2noun
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 2verb
corseted; corseting; corsets
transitive verb
1
: to dress in or fit with a corset
2
: to restrict closely : control rigidly
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2022 Lingerie elements, like a lace corset, viewed through a tulle gown or lace shorts under sheer pants, amped up the sexuality on these pieces, as did the Latex tights and opera-length gloves. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Leave it to Williams to bring a corset to the court! Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Just ask Gigi Hadid, who wore a white corset over a flouncy pink button-up to celebrate the launch of her line of cashmere knitwear! Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The supermodel-turned-designer layered a slouchy, off-the-shoulder pink button-down under a strapless white corset to match her white baggy trousers. Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 The supermodel stepped out in New York City last night wearing a form-fitting champagne corset layered over a bubblegum pink button-down, which was left unbuttoned. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The dress had several layers and transformed into a column skirt, which Genevieve wore with a different corset for the post-ceremony party. Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Wearing a corset and two dresses was a lot, but all of the costumes were absolutely stunning. Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 22 July 2022 Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Aug. 2022 Rihanna was photographed earlier this week wearing a cone bra and corset top while out on a date with Rocky. Since becoming parents, Rihanna and Rocky have kept a relatively low profile. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 July 2022 Structured at the top and sitting just under the bust, the trousers appear to have corset-like boning, or at least thick, sturdy pleats. Alexis Gaskin, Glamour, 6 May 2022 The Queen of the Galaxy VIP box comes with both the cheeky and corset for $119.90, or $49.95 for VIP members. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 Here, Wilde wears her two-part lingerie look (bralette and corset) with a midi skirt and flat boots. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2022 After a fashion event this month, first-season star Zhang Meng posted on Weibo that she had been hospitalized due to corset training. Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021 For the series, Bridgerton costume designer Ellen Mirojnick — who designed looks for Fatal Attraction, Showgirls, The Greatest Showman, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil — sought out experts in fabric cutting, jewelry-making, and corset design. refinery29.com, 25 Dec. 2020 The way Sciamma films the relationship between the titular lady (Adèle Haenel) and the painter (Noémie Merlant) who has come to capture her likeness is simply extraordinary: unhurried yet with a sense of urgency, tightly corseted yet sensual. New York Times, 14 May 2020 See More
Noun
As a foundation piece, Megan wore a sheer jeweled corset bodysuit in shades of pink, yellow, and blue with straps that sliced across her chest for a peekaboo bra cutout detail, while jeweled medallions cascaded down her stomach. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2022 Lingerie elements, like a lace corset, viewed through a tulle gown or lace shorts under sheer pants, amped up the sexuality on these pieces, as did the Latex tights and opera-length gloves. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Sep. 2022 Leave it to Williams to bring a corset to the court! Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 Just ask Gigi Hadid, who wore a white corset over a flouncy pink button-up to celebrate the launch of her line of cashmere knitwear! Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2022 The supermodel-turned-designer layered a slouchy, off-the-shoulder pink button-down under a strapless white corset to match her white baggy trousers. Seventeen, 7 Sep. 2022 The supermodel stepped out in New York City last night wearing a form-fitting champagne corset layered over a bubblegum pink button-down, which was left unbuttoned. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Sep. 2022 The dress had several layers and transformed into a column skirt, which Genevieve wore with a different corset for the post-ceremony party. Vogue, 11 Aug. 2022 Wearing a corset and two dresses was a lot, but all of the costumes were absolutely stunning. Adam Rathe, Town & Country, 22 July 2022 Verb
Extend the shelf life of your slip dresses and corset tops by investing in a tight turtleneck to wear underneath them. Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 26 Aug. 2022 Rihanna was photographed earlier this week wearing a cone bra and corset top while out on a date with Rocky. Since becoming parents, Rihanna and Rocky have kept a relatively low profile. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 28 July 2022 Structured at the top and sitting just under the bust, the trousers appear to have corset-like boning, or at least thick, sturdy pleats. Alexis Gaskin, Glamour, 6 May 2022 The Queen of the Galaxy VIP box comes with both the cheeky and corset for $119.90, or $49.95 for VIP members. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Apr. 2022 Here, Wilde wears her two-part lingerie look (bralette and corset) with a midi skirt and flat boots. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2022 After a fashion event this month, first-season star Zhang Meng posted on Weibo that she had been hospitalized due to corset training. Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021 For the series, Bridgerton costume designer Ellen Mirojnick — who designed looks for Fatal Attraction, Showgirls, The Greatest Showman, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil — sought out experts in fabric cutting, jewelry-making, and corset design. refinery29.com, 25 Dec. 2020 The way Sciamma films the relationship between the titular lady (Adèle Haenel) and the painter (Noémie Merlant) who has come to capture her likeness is simply extraordinary: unhurried yet with a sense of urgency, tightly corseted yet sensual. New York Times, 14 May 2020 See More 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
noun
cor·set ˈkȯr-sət
: a tight undergarment worn by women in the past to make the waist appear smaller