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Crinoline: meaning, definitions and examples

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crinoline

 

[ หˆkrษชnษ™lษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

undergarment

A stiff fabric used to make underskirts and petticoats in the 19th century, often made of horsehair and cotton.

Synonyms

hoop skirt, petticoat.

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Word Description / Examples
crinoline

Crinoline is often used to describe a specific type of stiffened or structured fabric used to give volume to women's skirts and dresses. It historically refers to the material created from horsehair and linen, but now also refers to the plastic or nylon netting.

  • The ball gown featured layers of crinoline to achieve its full, voluminous shape.
  • She wore a crinoline underneath her wedding dress to create a more dramatic look.
hoop skirt

Hoop skirt refers to a fashion undergarment made with a series of concentric rings or hoops that give a skirt its shape. This term is used when discussing historical fashion, particularly from the mid-19th century, or in costume design for period pieces.

  • The southern belle costume was complete with a wide hoop skirt that rustled as she moved.
  • In the 1850s, women often wore hoop skirts to achieve an exaggerated bell shape.
petticoat

Petticoat is used to describe a skirt or slip worn under a dress or outer skirt to create fullness or for modesty. It is generally softer and less structured than a crinoline or hoop skirt, and can also be decorative with lace and ruffles.

  • She added a petticoat under her dress to give it a bit more volume.
  • The petticoat peeked out from under her skirt, adding a touch of lace to her outfit.

Examples of usage

  • Women in the 1800s wore crinoline under their dresses to give them a voluminous shape.
  • The crinoline helped to support the heavy skirts of the Victorian era.
Context #2 | Noun

fashion

A type of skirt or dress with a full, bell-shaped silhouette, often made with layers of tulle or other stiff materials to achieve a similar effect to the historical crinoline.

Synonyms

bell-shaped dress, full skirt.

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crinoline

Crinoline specifically refers to the stiffened or structured fabric used under skirts to give them volume. It was popular in the 19th century and is sometimes used in historical or vintage fashion discussions.

  • The museum's new exhibit features a beautiful crinoline from the Victorian era.
  • The dress's crinoline made it difficult to move around in tight spaces.
full skirt

A full skirt refers to the part of a dress or a skirt that has a lot of volume and fabric, creating a wide and sweeping silhouette. It's often used in descriptions of feminine and elegant clothing.

  • The bride chose a wedding gown with a full skirt to make a grand entrance.
  • Her wardrobe is filled with vintage dresses with full skirts.
bell-shaped dress

A bell-shaped dress describes the entire garment, not just the underskirt. It is used in fashion and design contexts to describe a dress with a fitted waist and a skirt that flares out like a bell.

  • She twirled in her bell-shaped dress, and the skirt flared out beautifully.
  • The designer's latest collection features many bell-shaped dresses.

Examples of usage

  • The modern ballerina wore a crinoline skirt that gave her a graceful and elegant appearance on stage.
  • The wedding gown was embellished with lace and adorned with a crinoline underskirt.

Translations

Translations of the word "crinoline" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น crinolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคจเฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคจ (Krinolin)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krinoline

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ krinolin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ั–ะฝะพะปั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krynoliny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒŽใƒชใƒณ (kurinorin)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crinoline

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ crinolina

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท krinolin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๋ฆฌ๋†€๋ฆฐ (keurinollin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠูˆู„ูŠู† (krayolyn)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krinolรญna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krinolรญna

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ™ๆ’‘ (qรบnchฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krinolina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krรญnolรญna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธะฝะพะปะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜ (krinolini)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krinolin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ crinolina

Etymology

The term 'crinoline' originated from the French word 'crin,' meaning horsehair, and 'lin' for linen. Initially, crinoline referred to a stiff fabric made of horsehair and linen. However, in the mid-19th century, it evolved to describe a style of skirt or petticoat that used a hoop or cage structure to achieve a voluminous shape. The crinoline became popular during the Victorian era but later fell out of fashion due to safety concerns and the impracticality of movement. Despite this, the silhouette and concept of crinoline continue to influence modern fashion and costume design.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,199 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.