corsage
Noun: 1. A small bouquet of flowers worn on the body, typically pinned to the clothing at the shoulder or waist, or attached to the wrist. It is often given as a gift for formal occasions such as proms, weddings, or dances. 2. (Archaic) The bodice or upper part of a woman's dress.
The modern and primary usage refers to the floral accessory. It is a singular, countable noun. * "She wore a beautiful corsage of orchids and roses to the prom." * "The groom's gift to the mothers was a delicate corsage for each of them." * "Her wedding corsage matched the bridesmaids' bouquets."
- "Wrist corsage": A corsage designed to be worn around the wrist like a bracelet, often secured with an elastic band or ribbon. This is a common style for formal events.
- She preferred a wrist corsage so it wouldn't damage her dress fabric.
- "Pin-on corsage": A traditional corsage designed to be pinned to a dress, jacket, or lapel.
- The pin-on corsage was fastened carefully to her shoulder strap.
- Boutonniere (noun): A small floral decoration worn by men, typically pinned to the lapel of a suit jacket. It is the male counterpart to a corsage.
- Bouquet (noun): A larger, hand-held arrangement of flowers, typically carried by brides or presented as a centerpiece gift.
- Nosegay (noun): A small, tight bouquet of flowers, historically carried for its pleasant scent; similar in size to some corsages but designed to be held.
- Posy (noun): A small bunch of flowers.
- Nosegay (noun): A small, fragrant bouquet.
There is no direct antonym. Contextual opposites could be: * Bare (adjective): Having no decoration. * Unadorned (adjective): Not decorated.
There are no common idioms using the word "corsage." It is used literally to describe the floral item.
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an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
