placket

noun

plack·​et ˈpla-kət How to pronounce placket (audio)
1
a
: a slit in a garment (such as a skirt) often forming the closure
b
archaic : a pocket especially in a woman's skirt
2
archaic
a
b
: woman

Examples of placket in a Sentence

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The look included buttons running down the front placket. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 July 2025 This sleeveless top is made of soft, stretchy jersey and has a flattering V-neckline and three-button placket. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 July 2025 The British royal wore the Tiare shirt in sky blue, which featured white and blue stripes with a buttoned placket and rhinestone openwork flowers on the long sleeves. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 June 2025 The Trucker has selvedge running through the interior placket and a prominent chainstitch Nike logo on the back. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for placket

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of placket was in 1605

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“Placket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/placket. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

placket

noun
plack·​et ˈplak-ət How to pronounce placket (audio)
: a slit in a garment (as a skirt) which closes after the garment has been put on
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