underskirt

noun

un·​der·​skirt ˈən-dər-ˌskərt How to pronounce underskirt (audio)
: a skirt worn under an outer skirt
especially : petticoat

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Designed by Karl Lagerfeld for the opulent 1992 fall couture show, Kardashian’s black gown features a Medusa-style corset with a structured bodice and delicate spaghetti straps, falling into a pleated black silk skirt and chiffon jellyfish underskirt. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 The four-piece dress, consisting of a bra, tulle underskirt, sheer ribbon layer, and an overcoat fit perfectly. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024 Sarah Paulson in Prada Always a style star on red carpets, the outstanding guest actress nominee for Mr. & Mrs. Smith didn’t disappoint at the 2024 Emmys, wearing a custom Prada gown in Yves Klein blue with a black underskirt and white bow detail, paired with jewels by Marco Bicego. Laurie Brookins, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2024 Flower emblems of the four nations of the U.K. — a rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock — were also featured on the underskirt and cuffs of each sleeve. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for underskirt

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of underskirt was in 1832

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“Underskirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underskirt. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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underskirt

noun
un·​der·​skirt ˈən-dər-ˌskərt How to pronounce underskirt (audio)
: a skirt worn under an outer skirt
especially : petticoat entry 1

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