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

Rock the boat of summer dressing norms by letting your sporty swim straps show under a feminine, featherweight poplin corset or strapless frock to create a refreshing style juxtaposition. —Footwear News, 3 July 2025

The bride wore a shimmering brocade corset dress from Schiaparelli’s most recent couture collection. —Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 27 June 2025

Verb

In another Instagram post shared to 27-year-old Kylie's account on Sunday, July 6, the Kylie Cosmetics founder included some photos of her beach-ready outfits — one of which included a white knit bra, skirt and corset look. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025

But encasing myself into the 25 eye-and-hook buttons of a Merry Widow corset or slipping into a tea rose silk bullet bra with matching lace up girdle? —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

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