underskirt

noun

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

Examples of underskirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Floral emblems of the four nations of the United Kingdom — a rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock — are also featured on the underskirt and cuffs of the sleeves. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023 Hello! also reports that the underskirt and arm sleeve cuffs feature a rose, a thistle, a daffodil and a shamrock as a way to represent the four nations in the United Kingdom. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2023 On the hem of the underskirt and cuffs are flower emblems from the United Kingdom's four nations, including a rose, a thistle, a daffodil, and a shamrock. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 May 2023 But what folks may have missed was the hem of the underskirt, which bore significance to both Charles and her love of animals. Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2023 On the underskirt are emblems of the United Kingdom including a shamrock, daffodil, thistle and rose. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023 Kate Middleton at her wedding to Prince William in London in April 2011 Kate looked as regal as ever in her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding gown, which featured French Chantilly lace and English Cluny lace throughout the bodice, skirt and underskirt. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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