corsage

noun

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

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The plants grew in popularity in the first half of the 20th century because of their use as corsages at college homecoming parades and festivities. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 For the ceremony, both grooms opted for classic tuxedos from The Black Tux, accented with green-and-white corsages. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Stolen items included a pearl tiara and corsage-bow brooch belonging to Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugénie. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 Sorry, Miss Manners would like to be of help, but a corsage is a bad idea. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 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

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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 6 Sep. 2026.

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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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