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corset Definition

cor·set (kôrsit)

noun

  1. a closefitting undergarment, often tightened with laces and reinforced with stays, worn, chiefly by women, to give support or a desired figure to the body from the hips to or including the breast
    1. a medieval, closefitting outer jacket; jerkin
    2. Archaic bodice (sense )

Etymology: OFr, dim. of cors: see corps

transitive verb

to dress in, fit with, or enclose as in a corset
corset Synonyms

corset

n.

girdle, corselet, foundation garment, maternity corset, abdominal belt, garter belt, bodice, support, stays, whalebones, panty girdle, stomacher; see also clothes, underwear.

corset Usage Examples

Object

  • dress: What would you say are the advantages of a corseted dress?

Converse of object

  • wear: A tiny corset worn by Kylie was designed by Mr Pearl, famous for having trained his own waist into an 18 inch corset.
  • bone: Or you could opt for a satin boned corset complete with lace-up back, combining luxury with security.
  • make: I was besieged by people asking me to make corsets for them.
  • include: Including stunning wedding corsets, and the full range of Paradox Pink, Benjamin Adams, and Little Miss Pink bridal shoes.
  • have: If you have a corset, wear it at the first fitting, as it will take at least an inch from your waist.
  • lace: Ladies wore tightly laced corsets to give them the narrow waists which were thought to be attractive.

Adjective modifier

  • tight: The waist is long shaped by the tight corset.
  • Victorian: A classmate of mine gave a presentation on two scholarly articles, both offering different theories on the meaning of the Victorian corset.
  • real: FairyGothMother is already become one of the world's biggest retailers of real corsets.
  • first: I was 16 when i got my first corset, which was earlier this year, now i can.. .
  • bridal: As a bride 2 weeks ago your company sent to me a bridal corset which made my day so so special.

Modifies a noun

  • maker: Tom Paine, the son of a Quaker corset maker, was born in Thetford in Norfolk on 29th January, 1737.
  • top: Nicola is wearing a blue corset top from Voyage Paris and black jeans from Next.
  • dress: For Sale Exquisite full skirted corset dress with pearl beading size 14. £ 550 ono.
  • factory: Instance: a corset factory where a fine is imposed for eating, laughing, singing or talking of 10 cents each.

Noun used with modifier

  • underbust: My boyfriend is a crossdresser too, and my underbust corsets fit him perfectly and give him a nice defined waistline.
  • leather: Black and pink patent leather corset with detachable suspenders.
  • overbust: I prefer to wear overbust corsets over my clothes, because.. .

Preposition: with

  • strap: Corset FAQ Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:23 am Subject: Corsets with straps for small busts?
corset Quotes

The corset is†a mutilation, undergone for the purpose of lowering the subject's vitalityand rendering her permanentlyand obviously unfit for work.

—Veblen,Thorstein

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