corset

/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/

//ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt// noun

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"corset" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“corset” has 9 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #27,790. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#27,790
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
9
tracked misspellings
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.

Corpus desk

Index EN-corset · corset · English

corset · rank #27,790 · 9 variants · 20 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #27,790
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-HIGH 20 pairs
  • VAR-MID 9 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH cortisol

Nearest frequency peer: cortisol (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “corset”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “corset” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

corset vs cost
67% similar
corset vs curse
67% similar
corset vs covet
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for corset
PropertyValue
Headwordcorset
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/
Letters6
Frequency rank#27,790
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “corset”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).corsetlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “cortisol” (#27,791), “contagion” (#27,788), “Coutinho” (#27,792). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “corset” is #27,790. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 9 spelling variants around corset (IPA /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #27,790 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for corset, with forms such as "ccorset", "corest", and "corrset". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "cost", "curse", "covet", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English corset, from Old French corset. Equivalent to corse + -et. The correct English form is corset, spelled C-O-R-S-E-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
  2. 2
    A tight-fitting gown or basque worn by both men and women during the Middle Ages.
  3. 3
    A regulation that limited the growth of British banks' interest-bearing deposits.

Etymology

From Middle English corset, from Old French corset. Equivalent to corse + -et.

Synonyms

staysbodice and underbodice

This word in other languages

corsé(Español)corset(Français)Korsett(Deutsch)espartilho(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccorset
  • corest
  • corrset
  • corsett
  • corsset
  • corste
  • cosret
  • croset
  • ocrset

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of corset - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ccorset1corest2corrset1corsett1corsset1corste2cosret2croset2
Edit distance from "corset"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "corset"?
"corset" is spelled C-O-R-S-E-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/.
What does "corset" mean?
As a noun, "corset" means: A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
What words are commonly confused with "corset"?
"corset" is commonly confused with "cost", "curse", "covet". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "corset"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "corset" is /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "corset"?
From Middle English corset, from Old French corset. Equivalent to corse + -et. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "corset", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 6 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Conley#27,784curate#27,796Collin#27,776Devine#27,806

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (9 here; floor ≥5).

devious9 variantsCheung9 variantsbraced9 variantsbowser9 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list