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
corseted; corseting; corsets
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Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025
In stark contrast, Lauren Sanchez's choice of a white suit with a visible lace corset was inappropriate for the occasion, earning a notably low score in dress and presence.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
This powder pink corseted off the shoulder gown is yet another example of Randolph looking glamorous and on trend.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
To avoid this, wear a corset or a longline bra with a pair of matching panties instead of a one-piece.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 21 Jan. 2025
In stark contrast, Lauren Sanchez's choice of a white suit with a visible lace corset was inappropriate for the occasion, earning a notably low score in dress and presence.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Euphoria star wore a matching black leather jacket and pants with a black lace corset underneath.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
This powder pink corseted off the shoulder gown is yet another example of Randolph looking glamorous and on trend.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Corset.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corset. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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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
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