corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh 

-ˈsäj;

ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,

-ˌsäj 

1

: the waist or bodice of a dress

2

: an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory

Examples of corsage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Metro Detroiters are preparing for their high school prom, planning dress shopping, corsages, and more. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024

Purdy complimented his black tuxedo and suspenders with a white corsage, while Brandt accessorized her wedding day look with simple diamond drop earrings, a diamond necklace and tennis bracelet. —Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024

For reasons of his own, Tan France just gave Glen Powell a wrist corsage, which Powell misidentified as a boutonniere. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024

Purdy complemented his black tuxedo and suspenders with a white corsage, while Brandt accessorized her wedding day ensemble with simple diamond drop earrings, a diamond necklace and a tennis bracelet. —Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024

Glen Powell is not wearing his wrist corsage as he and Issa Rae present female actor in a television movie or limited series. —Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024

Another solid beginner’s choice is a corsage orchid (cattleya bicolor). —Karen Hugg, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024

And if Robbie gets the ick for pink, then girlish accents–like the corsages on her sweet Balmain–will still evoke her character nicely. —Alice Newbold, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2024

Prom season and fall formals bring avalanches of corsage, boutonniere and wristlet orders. —Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, bust, bodice, from Old French, bust, from cors body, from Latin corpus

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh  -ˈsäj 

ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,

-ˌsäj

: a bouquet of flowers usually worn at the shoulder