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corset

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/ˈkɔːrsɪt/ · cor-set

A tightly fitting undergarment worn to enhance the appearance of the waist and bust.

Meanings

nounformal

A tightly fitting undergarment worn to enhance the appearance of the waist and bust.

ایک تنگ لباس جو کمر اور سینے کی شکل بہتر بنانے کے لیے پہنا جاتا ہے۔

کورسیٹ

corset

Synonyms

bodicegirdlewaist cincherبڈیڈکمر بندکمر کو تنگ کرنے والا

Antonyms

loose clothingshiftsundressڈھیلا لباسشفٹسنڈریس

Common Collocations

  • waist cincher corset
  • lace corset
  • fashion corset

Example Sentences

She wore a corset to shape her waist for the ball.

اس نے بال کی تقریب کے لیے اپنی کمر کو شکل دینے کے لیے کورسیٹ پہنا۔

Us ne ball ki taqreeb ke liye apni kamar ko shakal dene ke liye corset pehna.

The corset was a popular garment in Victorian fashion.

کورسیٹ وکٹورین فیشن میں ایک مشہور لباس تھا۔

Corset Victorian fashion mein aik mashhoor libaas tha.

Many modern corsets are designed for comfort and style.

بہت سے جدید کورسیٹ آرام دہ اور سٹائل کے لیے تیار کیے گئے ہیں۔

Bohat se jadeed corsets aaram deh aur style ke liye tayar kiye gaye hain.

Easily Confused With

corsetière:A corsetière is a maker of corsets, while 'corset' refers to the garment itself.

Word Family

corsetry
nounکورسیٹری
corseted
adjectiveکورسیٹ کیا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'corset' as an object that 'cors' you to shape your waist.

Imagine a classic Victorian dress with a tightly laced corset being worn by a lady.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "corset" — a little body, a garment worn to shape the body

First known use: 16th century

The word 'corset' originated from the Old French word 'corset', which referred to a small body or a garment designed to shape and support the torso, popularized in the fashion of the 16th century.