corsage
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Definition
A corsage is a small bouquet of flowers, usually worn on the wrist or attached to clothing, often for formal events like proms, weddings, or dances.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in American English for proms, weddings, and formal dances. Common collocations: 'wear a corsage', 'give a corsage', 'wrist corsage', 'pin-on corsage'. Not to be confused with 'bouquet' (larger, hand-held) or 'boutonniere' (usually for men, on the lapel).
Example Sentences
She wore a beautiful corsage on her wrist at the prom.
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He bought a corsage for his date before the dance.
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The florist made a white rose corsage for the wedding.
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Don’t forget to pin your corsage before the photos!
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Her mother helped her tie the corsage to her wrist.
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At the end of the night, she kept the corsage as a memory.
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