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

While posing for photos at the event, Scherzinger stunned in a strapless black Zuhair Murad gown with a structured corset bodice with sheer fabric and fabric draped on the hips. —Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026

The off-the-shoulder top featured long sleeves, visible corset seaming through the bodice and a structured peplum at the hips. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 14 June 2026

Verb

The women’s line spans ringer tees, crochet tanks, corset snap dresses, shirt vests and smocked dresses. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Balance the relaxed fit of your parachute pants with a figure-hugging corset top and your sleekest pair of shoes. —Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 20 June 2026

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