corsage

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The arrangements became more elaborate starting in the 1980s, having grown considerably since the days when a boy commemorated homecoming by giving a simple chrysanthemum corsage to a girl and received a garter in return.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023

A Queens high school student nicknamed Zlatko shared his budget for a new three-piece suit, shoes, ticket and corsage for his prom.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2023

The often colourful Harry Styles, who has four nominations, wore a flared black jacket and trousers, with an enormous matching corsage on his neck.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2023

Kamlager-Dove’s mother bought her a silk corsage to wear for the oath of office on her first day of Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2023

“I want to make a corsage for myself,” said Hyacinth.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser