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

The Proposal actress’s strapless gown featured a corset bodice and a bold thigh-high slit on her right side, which was framed with a giant bow. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls. — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026

Verb

Schumer opted for a plunging white corset top with a sweetheart neckline and an asymmetrical peplum hemline that flared down to her upper thighs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026

In a video capturing the nighttime ceremony, the former Xscape singer, 51, can be seen making her entrance wearing a strapless white lace corset gown and carrying a bouquet. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 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