corset

Meaning

Noun

1. A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
2. (historical) A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.
3. (UK, historical) A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.

Verb

1. (transitive) To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.
2. (figuratively) To restrict or confine.

Synonyms

stays

girdle

bodice

corselet

foundation

roll-on

skirt

basque

foundation garment

brassiere

corsage

force into

Translations

corset

corsé

Korsett

busto

corsetto

espartilho

κορσές

korset

korse

κορσέ

gaine

corset

كورسيه

panciera

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: corset

In summary

From Middle English corset, from Old French corset. Equivalent to corse + -et.