placket

[plak-it]

noun

1. the opening or slit at the top of a skirt, or in a dress or blouse, that facilitates putting it on and taking it off.

2. a pocket, especially one in a woman's skirt.

3. Archaic.

   1. a petticoat.

   2. a woman.

placket

/ ˈplækɪt /

noun

1. a piece of cloth sewn in under a closure with buttons, hooks and eyes, zips, etc

2. the closure itself

Word History and Origins

Origin of placket¹

1595–1605; variant of placard breastplate < Old French, derivative of plaquier to plate < Middle Dutch placken to patch; plaque

Word History and Origins

Origin of placket¹

C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch plackaet breastplate, from Medieval Latin placca metal plate

Example Sentences

The placket is a fascinating spot for distinction; it can barge out front, or slither against you à la française, or hide entirely.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Look closely, and the beggar’s left hand has disappeared, tucked inside the placket of his tatty jacket.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

If a hem or a placket doesn’t match her vision, she will gently request that it be made again and again until it does.

Read more on New York Times

Knitted cuffs keep more air out, as does a placket – the fabric flap that hides the zip – and “seamless” stitching.

Read more on The Guardian

It's also got a four-way stretch that retains shape through any activity and a pop of color at the placket to add style.

Read more on Golf Digest