petticoat
nounUK /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/
US /ˈpɛtɪkoʊt/
A petticoat is a soft, loose skirt worn under a dress or skirt.
She wore a white petticoat under her party dress.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A woman's or girl's underskirt, often with ruffles or lace, worn for warmth or to give shape.
The dancer's petticoat peeked out from beneath her twirling skirt.
3. A skirt-like part of a garment, such as the lower section of a coat or jacket.
The old coat had a torn petticoat hanging below the waist.
4. Historically, a loose garment worn by women as an outer skirt or under a gown.
In the 1800s, a petticoat was a common part of everyday dress.