Meaning & use
corsage
A small bouquet of flowers worn by a woman, typically pinned to clothing or worn on the wrist for a formal occasion.
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Her date pinned a white rose corsage to her dress before the prom.
Corsages were handed out to all the mothers at the anniversary dinner.
A note on using this word
A corsage is worn by the woman, while a matching flower worn by her date is usually called a boutonniere.
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