corset

1 of 2

noun

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 2

verb

corseted; corseting; corsets

transitive verb

1

: to dress in or fit with a corset

2

: to restrict closely : control rigidly

Examples of corset in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Swift has been a regular presence at the Chiefs’ home games this season, where she’s worn a roster of on-theme outfits, ranging from a Vivienne Westwood corset and skirt to a red Louis Vuitton half-zip. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025

The nails themselves were a frosty taupe-champagne color that shifted with the light and worked beautifully with the silver chains and copper-colored corset. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025

Verb

Lady Gaga in Vivienne Westwood Among the final arrivals on the 2025 Grammys red carpet, Lady Gaga seemed to be channeling a fierce warrior princess in her laced and corseted Vivienne Westwood gown. —Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025

The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath. —Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024

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

1 of 2 noun

cor·​set ˈkȯr-sət 

: a woman's tight stiff undergarment worn to support or give shape to waist and hips

corset

2 of 2 verb

: to dress in or fit with a corset