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Definition of corsetry

corsetry

/ˈkɔːr.sɪ.tri/
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• noun

1

Corsets and similar foundation garments considered collectively.

Example

"The museum's fashion wing features an extensive display of Victorian corsetry."

2

The craft, trade, or occupation of designing and making corsets.

Example

"She studied traditional corsetry in Paris before launching her own bridal couture label."

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• Nearby Words

corsage
corsair
corset
corsetry
cortado
cortex
cortisol

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 19th century from 'corset' and the collective suffix '-ry'; 'corset' itself derives from Old French 'cors' (body), ultimately from Latin 'corpus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Corsetry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/corsetry
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