corseting

Meanings

• verb

  The act or process of wearing a corset to shape the body, especially by reducing the waist.

  - "She spends hours every day corseting herself to achieve an hourglass figure."
  - "Corseting was a popular fashion trend in the Victorian era."
  - "The tight lacing associated with corseting can restrict breathing and cause health problems."

• noun

  A garment worn to shape the body, especially by reducing the waist.

  - "Women in the 19th century wore corsets to achieve an hourglass figure."
  - "Corsets can be uncomfortable and restrict movement."
  - "Modern corsets are often made of more comfortable materials and can be worn for special occasions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with corseting
forset , forgotset , postset , boastlet , roaset , hostet

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Variants

List of all variants of corseting that leads to same result
corset , corseted , corseting , corsets

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'corset' comes from the Old French word 'corselet', meaning 'little body'. The word 'corseting' refers to the act or process of wearing a corset.

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Trivia

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1. Corsets were originally designed to support the back and improve posture.

2. Some women in the Victorian era wore corsets 24 hours a day, even while sleeping.

3. Modern corsets are often made of more comfortable materials and can be worn for special occasions.

4. Corsets were popularized in the 16th century and remained fashionable until the early 20th century.

5. Some modern women use corsets as part of a BDSM lifestyle.

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Related Concepts

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1. waist training: A modern form of corseting that involves wearing a corset for extended periods of time to permanently reduce the size of the waist.

2. lacing: The process of tightening the laces of a corset to achieve a desired fit.

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Culture

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Corseting has a rich cultural history, particularly in Europe during the Victorian era. It was seen as a symbol of femininity and was worn by women to achieve an hourglass figure. Corseting has also been used in literature, art, and music, and continues to be a popular fashion trend today.

How to Memorize "corseting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a woman wearing a tight-laced corset to achieve an hourglass figure.
   - Visualize the process of tightening the laces of a corset to reduce the waist size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'corset' with the idea of shaping the body.
   - Think of the Victorian era when visualizing corseting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Corsets Cinch Curves' to remember the meaning of corseting.
   - Create a mental image of a corseted waist to help remember the word.

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