peplum
Americannoun
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a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.
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a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket.
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Obsolete. a peplos.
noun
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a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc
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a variant of peplos
Etymology
Origin of peplum
1670–80; < Latin < Greek *péplon (neuter; only plural pépla occurs). See peplos
Example Sentences
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His charming, whimsical collection featured ruffled tutus, sculptured soft knits, peplum jackets, skirts with bustles and plenty of shearling fabric.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Emma Stone went for a soft pastel strapless look in mint with a wide peplum at the waist.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
Some shirts had thick velvet scarves attached to their hems to create a peplum, fringed ends brushing the floor.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022
For her wedding day, the princess famously wore a long-sleeved gown with a fitted top, a peplum and a long train by British-based designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos.
From Fox News • Oct. 13, 2021
For me, it would be a pair of white jean shorts with a black lace peplum blouse.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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