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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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 In lieu of tulle, Bailey’s dress featured an underskirt made of sculptural white roses that gave the dress its tutu-esque volume. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2023 The gorgeous Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2023 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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