Corsage
noun
A small arrangement of flowers worn by a woman at a formal occasion.
She pinned the corsage onto her dress before leaving for prom.
Often appears as...
- wear a corsage
- pin a corsage
noun
The body or waist of a dress.
The corsage of her wedding dress was adorned with intricate lace detailing.
Often appears as...
- corsage of the dress
- corsage detailing
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small arrangement of flowers worn by a woman at a formal occasion.
She pinned the corsage onto her dress before leaving for prom.
Often appears as...
- wear a corsage
- pin a corsage
noun
The body or waist of a dress.
The corsage of her wedding dress was adorned with intricate lace detailing.
Often appears as...
- corsage of the dress
- corsage detailing
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A corsage is traditionally worn during proms, weddings, or dances.
She chose a delicate corsage for her first dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Typically Worn
Corsages are worn on the wrist or pinned to a dress or blouse.
Her wrist corsage matched her dress perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gesture
Giving a corsage can be a gesture of affection or honor.
He gave his mother a corsage on Mother's Day.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A corsage is traditionally worn during proms, weddings, or dances.
She chose a delicate corsage for her first dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Typically Worn
Corsages are worn on the wrist or pinned to a dress or blouse.
Her wrist corsage matched her dress perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gesture
Giving a corsage can be a gesture of affection or honor.
He gave his mother a corsage on Mother's Day.
Pro Tip 1/3Special Occasions
A corsage is traditionally worn during proms, weddings, or dances.
She chose a delicate corsage for her first dance.
Pro Tip 2/3Typically Worn
Corsages are worn on the wrist or pinned to a dress or blouse.
Her wrist corsage matched her dress perfectly.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Gesture
Giving a corsage can be a gesture of affection or honor.
He gave his mother a corsage on Mother's Day.
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Video examples
A queer vision of love...
It's safe to say that we reimagined some traditions, but we also kept some old ones that we worked in, and we created something that worked for us. My bouquet and corsage was actually filled with wildflowers from Brooklyn --
Video examples
A queer vision of love...
It's safe to say that we reimagined some traditions, but we also kept some old ones that we worked in, and we created something that worked for us. My bouquet and corsage was actually filled with wildflowers from Brooklyn --
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I had grown up watching these American proms in movies, thinking, 'Wow, that looks like so much fun! I want a corsage! I want a date!' So getting to actually have my own movie American prom was a real treat.
Quote examples
Geraldine Viswanathan
Australian Actress
I had grown up watching these American proms in movies, thinking, 'Wow, that looks like so much fun! I want a corsage! I want a date!' So getting to actually have my own movie American prom was a real treat.
Example 1 of 1
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