corselet

[kawrs-lit]

corselet Definition

• 1. a piece of armor covering the body from neck to waist, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries
• 2. a woman's close-fitting foundation garment, with or without sleeves and having a snap crotch

Using corselet: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corselet" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The knight wore a corselet to protect his torso in battle.

• Example

  She wore a corselet under her wedding dress to give her a more streamlined silhouette.

• Example

  The museum has a collection of antique corselets on display.

corselet Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for corselet

• armor
• breastplate
• cuirass
• bodice
• girdle

Phrases with corselet

• corselet of plates

  a type of armor made of overlapping steel plates

  Example

  The soldiers wore corselets of plates for protection in battle.

• corselet blouse

  a blouse that fits tightly around the body, often with a snap crotch

  Example

  She wore a corselet blouse with a pencil skirt to the office.

• corselet dress

  a dress that fits tightly around the body, often with a snap crotch

  Example

  The bride wore a corselet dress with a long train for her wedding.

Origins of corselet

from Old French 'corselet', diminutive of 'cors', meaning 'body'

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Summary: corselet in Brief

A 'corselet' [kawrs-lit] is a piece of armor worn in the 16th and 17th centuries that covers the body from neck to waist. It can also refer to a woman's close-fitting foundation garment that streamlines the silhouette. Examples include 'The knight wore a corselet to protect his torso in battle.' and 'She wore a corselet under her wedding dress.'