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corset

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/iʃ.pɐɾˈti.ʎu/es·par·ti·lho

Definition

1

A close-fitting undergarment, often reinforced with stays, worn to shape and support the torso.

Usage examples

The Victorian dress required a tightly laced corset underneath.
Some modern fashion designers have reinterpreted the corset as outerwear.

Synonyms

Common combinations

corsettight-lacingwaist trainer