corsage
Americannoun
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a small bouquet worn at the waist, on the shoulder, on the wrist, etc., by a woman.
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the body or waist of a dress; bodice.
noun
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a flower or small bunch of flowers worn pinned to the lapel, bosom, etc, or sometimes carried by women
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the bodice of a dress
Etymology
Origin of corsage
1475–85; < Middle French: bodily shape (later: bust, bodice, corsage), equivalent to cors body (< Latin corpus ) + -age -age
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Explanation
A corsage is a small bouquet of flowers that can be worn on your wrist or pinned to your clothes. It's traditional for your prom date to give you a corsage. When your date to a fancy party or event presents you with a little bundle of flowers, you can call it a corsage. While corsages can be carried, they usually come with a pin or an elastic wrist band, so they can be worn. Sometimes bridesmaids or the mothers of the bride and groom wear corsages at a wedding. The French word means "bodice," the part of a dress to which a corsage is typically pinned.
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"Elegance is the mixture of opulence with restraint," Gordon said, citing inspiration from Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who is featured in the 2022 Netflix series "The Empress" and the movie "Corsage."
From Reuters • Feb. 13, 2023
Whatever the situation, the Empress' behavior runs very contrary to what is expected of her, which is what makes "Corsage," and Kriep's performance so appealing.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2023
The actress spoke with Salon about her portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and making "Corsage."
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2023
Corsage is a self-contained tragicomedy realized in perfectly pitched prose that reveals some of the nobler and most of the baser elements in human nature.
From Time Magazine Archive
Corsage and skirt of white pleated Valenciennes lace mounted on green silk.
From The Evolution of Fashion by Gardiner, Florence Mary
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