corsage

noun

cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh How to pronounce corsage (audio)
-ˈsäj;
ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,
-ˌsäj How to pronounce corsage (audio)
1
: the waist or bodice of a dress
2
: an arrangement of flowers worn as a fashion accessory

Examples of corsage in a Sentence

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What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists. Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025 There was even a photoshoot beforehand; her date wore a boutonniere, and Ford had a corsage. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 May 2025 Green Hill High School Green Hill High students took over The Mill in a blur of flowy gowns, corsages and boutonnieres. Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Apr. 2025 Instead of paying for expensive updos, professionally applied makeup and florist corsages, Ella and her friends did it all themselves. Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for corsage

Word History

Etymology

French, bust, bodice, from Old French, bust, from cors body, from Latin corpus

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of corsage was in 1830

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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corsage. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

corsage

noun
cor·​sage kȯr-ˈsäzh How to pronounce corsage (audio) -ˈsäj How to pronounce corsage (audio)
ˈkȯr-ˌsäzh,
-ˌsäj
: a bouquet of flowers usually worn at the shoulder

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