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

Expect waist-cinching corsets and ribbons galore, flourished with hair spirals and constellation face gems. —Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026

That expression can be subtle, such as a lace-trim tank layered under a blazer, or more statement-driven through corset silhouettes or layered textures. —Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026

Verb

There was her see-through black lace corset top on a recent night out. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Styled by Genesis Webb in a black, beaded Xi Scorpii corset and sheer, lacy skirt, Roan couldn't have looked more goth-gorgeous. —Marci Robin, Allure, 28 Jan. 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