Corset

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔr.sɪt/

Definitions of corset

noun a close-fitting, stiffened and usually laced undergarment, worn especially by women to shape and support the body

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a corset under her dress for support.

A2 The corset was laced tightly to give her a slim waist.

B1 Historically, corsets were used to achieve an hourglass figure.

B2 The corset was intricately designed with lace and boning for a luxurious look.

C1 The corset was a symbol of femininity and fashion in the Victorian era.

C2 The corset was meticulously crafted by skilled artisans to ensure a perfect fit.

Examples of corset in a Sentence

formal The Victorian-era woman wore a tightly laced corset to achieve the fashionable hourglass figure.

informal I can't breathe in this corset, it's so tight!

slang She rocked a corset to cinch her waist for the party.

figurative The strict rules felt like a corset, constricting her freedom.

Grammatical Forms of corset

• past tense: corseted
• plural: corsets
• comparative: more corseted
• superlative: most corseted
• present tense: corsets
• future tense: will corset
• perfect tense: have corseted
• continuous tense: is corseting
• singular: corset
• positive degree: corseted
• infinitive: to corset
• gerund: corseting
• participle: corseted

Origin and Evolution of corset

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'corset' originated from the Old French word 'corset', which means a small body garment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a small body garment, the word 'corset' evolved to refer specifically to a tightly fitting undergarment that shapes and supports the torso. Over time, the corset has been associated with fashion, body shaping, and even controversy due to its restrictive nature.