petticoat
noun
an underskirt, especially one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric.
petticoats
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pluralof petticoat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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French designer Paul Poiret looked to this history in the early 20th century when he began designing chic, architecturally inspired gowns that required no corsets or petticoats.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Their bodies were their canvases, which they bedecked in feather boas, tutus, corsets, Victorian petticoats, Edwardian frock coats, wigs, wings, headdresses, ribbons, sequins, rhinestones, satin, face paint and an abundance of glitter.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2024
Nova Twins, up for best group, wore stunning dresses framed by hoop petticoats and adorned with safety pins and tartan, adding a splash of colour to the red carpet.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2023
A woman watching the boys from a sandbar, Isola Kennedy — presumably swaddled in the usual Edwardian corsetry and petticoats — ran to help.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2022
With no prying eyes around, I slipped off one of my petticoats, washed it in the water, and hung it over a willow branch to dry.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
