Corset

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːrsət/

Corset (noun)

  1. A tight-fitting piece of clothing worn to shape the waist and support the bust.
  2. A garment used in the past to give women an hourglass figure.

Examples

  • She wore a corset to enhance her figure.
  • The corset was tight but gave a smooth silhouette.

Common collocations: wear a corset, tight corset, lace up a corset, Victorian corset, historical corset

Synonyms of Corset

Formal

Neutral

Informal