Definition

1. Noun:
   • A divided skirt: A garment for women and girls that resembles a skirt but is divided into two separate leg sections, similar to very wide shorts or trousers. It is designed to combine the appearance of a skirt with the practicality of pants.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a comfortable culotte to the summer garden party.
  • The new fashion line features a linen culotte that is perfect for warm weather.

Advanced Usage

• "Culotte skirt": A common compound term used to describe the garment, emphasizing its hybrid skirt-like appearance.
  • The culotte skirt offers more freedom of movement than a traditional pencil skirt.

Variants and Related Words

• Culottes (n): The more common plural form used to refer to the garment.
  • She has several pairs of culottes in her wardrobe.

Synonyms

• Divided skirt: The direct descriptive synonym.
• Skort: A similar garment, often with a front panel that looks like a skirt covering shorts.

Notes on Meaning

• The term "culotte" originates from the French word for knee-length breeches. In modern English, it specifically refers to the women's fashion item described above and should not be confused with general shorts or trousers. The singular form "culotte" is less common than the plural "culottes" when referring to the garment as a single item.

Noun

1. a divided skirt