Meaning of the word corset in English

What does corset mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

corset

US /ˈkɔːr.sət/

UK /ˈkɔː.sɪt/

a woman's tightly fitting undergarment, extending from below the chest to the hips, worn to shape the figure

Example:

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She wore a beautiful lace corset under her gown.

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In the Victorian era, women often wore tight corsets.

Synonym:

stays bodice girdle

to enclose or confine tightly, as with a corset

Example:

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The dress was designed to corset the waist, creating an hourglass figure.

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She had to corset herself tightly to fit into the costume.

Synonym:

constrict tighten cinch gird