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Petticoat: meaning, definitions and examples

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petticoat

 

[ หˆpษ›tษชหŒkoสŠt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

undergarment

A petticoat is an undergarment worn under a skirt or dress, typically to give it fullness or shape.

Synonyms

underskirt

Examples of usage

  • She wore a white petticoat under her wedding gown.
  • The Victorian era saw the use of elaborate petticoats to achieve the desired silhouette.
  • Her petticoat rustled as she walked.
  • I need to buy a new petticoat for my costume.
  • The petticoat added volume to her ball gown.
Context #2 | Noun

historical

In historical contexts, a petticoat could also refer to a separate garment worn under a skirt or dress as an outer layer.

Synonyms

underskirt

Examples of usage

  • The petticoat she wore was made of silk and had intricate lace trimmings.
  • During the Renaissance period, petticoats were often richly embroidered.
  • Her petticoat peeked out from under her skirt.
  • The layers of petticoats added to the extravagance of her outfit.

Translations

Translations of the word "petticoat" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anรกgua

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคŸเฅ€เค•เฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterrock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rok dalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะดะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ halka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒใ‚ณใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jupon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enagua

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kombinezon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜ํ‹ฐ์ฝ”ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูˆุฑุฉ ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spodniฤka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spodniฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฌ่ฃ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poden krilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undirpilsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฟัั‹ั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt paltar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enagua

Etymology

The word "petticoat" originated in the 15th century, combining the words "petty," meaning small or slight, and "coat." Initially, petticoats were worn as an undergarment to protect outer clothing from dirt and sweat. Over time, they evolved into fashion pieces, especially during the Victorian era. Petticoats were often adorned with lace, frills, and intricate embroidery, reflecting the social status and wealth of the wearer.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,373, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.