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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Levi’s Parachute Baggy Jumpsuit This stylish take on a flight suit is crafted in soft cotton, with a baggy fit and half-button front placket. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024 The black minidress featured a line of buttons running down the front placket of the frock and included faux fur animal print cuffs and a collar. Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024 Made with 55 percent acrylic and 45 percent cotton, the V-neck button-front cardigan features knitted contrast stitching along the front placket and hem. Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024 Available in sizes up to 3XL, the sweatshirt also features drop shoulders, a snap-up placket, and a banded hem. Miles Walls, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024 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 2 Jan. 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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