corsage
corsage — noun
- corsagesingular
- corsagesplural
1. A small collection of flowers fastened to a woman's dress or worn around her wri
A small collection of flowers fastened to a woman's dress or worn around her wrist as decoration, often at formal events such as a wedding dance or graduation.
Elena wore a white corsage on her wrist at her sister's wedding.
For the school dance, Marta pinned a small corsage of pink roses to her dress.
pin + corsage + to [clothing]
The florist delivered a matching corsage for Padma to wear with her prom dress.
Emma's grandmother gave her a delicate corsage of dried lavender for the ceremony.
- boutonniere
a single flower or small spray worn on a man's jacket lapel, typically at formal events
- nosegay
a small handheld bouquet of flowers; not worn on the body, unlike a corsage
- flower pin
a more general term for any floral accessory pinned to clothing, not necessarily for formal occasions
文法句型
corsage + of + [flower type]
corsage + for + [event]
wear + corsage
pin + corsage + to + [clothing]
用法筆記
Frequently given as a gift to a dance or wedding date; the flowers are usually chosen to match the outfit. The wearer typically does not buy the corsage for herself.