petticoat
/ˈpɛtiˌkoʊt/
noun
- A woman's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress, typically made of light fabric and often decorative.
- She wore a lace petticoat under her summer dress.
- The historical costume included a stiff petticoat to make the skirt stand out.
- I found an old petticoat in my grandmother's trunk.
- A light, full skirt worn as part of a costume or for modesty.
- She added a colorful petticoat to her outfit for the festival.
- For the dance recital, each girl wore a fluffy petticoat.
- The bride's petticoat rustled as she walked down the aisle.
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