underskirt
nounUK /ˈʌndəskɜːt/
US /ˈʌndərskɜːrt/
A piece of clothing worn under a skirt.
She wore a white underskirt beneath her dress.
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2. A lining sewn into a skirt to give it shape.
The tailor added an underskirt to make the gown fuller.
3. A decorative layer visible beneath a shorter outer skirt.
The dancer's colorful underskirt peeked out as she spun.
4. A protective garment worn beneath outer clothing for warmth.
In winter, she wore a woolen underskirt for extra warmth.