underskirt

[uhn-der-skurt]

noun

1. a skirt, as a petticoat, worn under another skirt or a dress.

underskirt

/ ˈʌndəˌskɜːt /

noun

1. any skirtlike garment worn under a skirt

Word History and Origins

Origin of underskirt¹

First recorded in 1860–65; under- + skirt

Example Sentences

For centuries in Europe and the United States, for example, many layers of underskirts and dresses absorbed the blood.

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When we got down to the bottom layer, a long underskirt, she gathered it up and stuffed it into my knickers so I could walk around without tripping over.

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Her blue hanbok skirt was twisted all around her, showing her white underskirts, and the bright blue of her hanbok jacket sleeve was stained.

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The dress’s skirt has a kick pleat, and if you glance beneath it, you’ll find five layers of underskirt, three of them meticulously embroidered, just in case the performer lifts her dancing shoe.

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From delicate shoulder straps to tiered crinoline underskirts, the ballerina influence is a fresh take on the traditional princess bridal look.

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