Corset/ˈkɔːrsɪt/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Accessory Often used to describe a fashionable item that enhances an outfit's appearance. Her wedding dress was accompanied by a beautiful lace corset. Pro Tip 2/3Modern Usage Today's corsets can be less restrictive and more about style than function. She chose a corset top for its trendy look, not for waist shaping. Pro Tip 3/3Metaphor Metaphorically, 'corset' can imply rigid control or limitations. The company's rules felt like a corset, stifling creativity.