Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: corset
IPA transcription: [k'ɔɹsət]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: corset, girdle, stays
    Meaning: a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: corset
    Meaning: dress with a corset
Usage examples
  • Give me a kiss, dear, and take your old shirt.' She was a graceful woman, stiffened by an obvious corset, and faintly powdered.
  • It is well that a half corset should precede the full corset, which last is used only when one is dressed; for it is bad taste for a lady not to be laced at all.