placket

noun

plack·​et ˈpla-kət 

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

: petticoat

b

: woman

Examples of placket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Amanda Stanton Amanda Stanton coordinated a short-sleeve blouse with buttons running down the front placket with a high-waisted flowing skirt. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 May 2025

It’s finished with a half-zip placket, front kangaroo pocket, and side slits. —Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 1 May 2025

The romper includes a polo collar, snap front placket, and gusseted snap closure for a dressy style. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025

The ensemble featured a slightly oversize black and butter yellow cardigan with gold buttons running down the front placket and two pockets on either side of the waist. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for placket

• bracket
• jacket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket

Kids Definition

placket

noun

plack·​et ˈplak-ət 

: a slit in a garment (as a skirt) which closes after the garment has been put on