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
A sleepover includes a fashion show where the “overburdened pre-teens wear four layers of petticoats and pantaloons.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2023
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
And lo! came frilly petticoats beneath pinstripe suit jackets and motherboard tank tops.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2020
It was after church, and I was leaning against the brick wall wearing a dress with stiff white petticoats.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
