petticoat
word
Definition
A petticoat is a piece of clothing worn under a skirt or dress, usually to make it look fuller or for warmth and modesty.
Usage & Nuances
'Petticoat' is mostly used for traditional or historical clothing. In modern times, it's rare in daily wear except for costumes or vintage fashion. It usually refers to women's clothing.
Spanish: enagua - combinación (ropa interior femenina)Portuguese (BR): anáguaPortuguese (PT): anágua - saia de baixoChinese (Simplified): 衬裙Chinese (Traditional): 襯裙Hindi: पेटीकोटArabic: تنورة داخليةBengali: পেটিকোটRussian: нижняя юбкаJapanese: ペチコートVietnamese: váy lót - chân váy lótKorean: 속치마Turkish: kombinezon - jüpon (iç etek)Urdu: پٹی کوٹIndonesian: rok dalam
Example Sentences
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
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A petticoat makes a skirt look bigger.
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In the past, every woman wore a petticoat.
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The dancer spun around and her petticoat showed for a moment.
natural
Her vintage dress needed an old-fashioned petticoat for the right look.
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You can add a petticoat if you want your dress to look fancier.
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