underskirt

/'ʌndəskə:t/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a white underskirt beneath her blue dress.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An undergarment worn under a skirt: A piece of clothing, typically a skirt or petticoat, worn beneath an outer skirt.

Usage

• The word "underskirt" is a countable noun. It refers specifically to the garment itself.
• It is used to describe a foundational layer of clothing that provides shape, warmth, or modesty beneath a skirt or dress.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Her Victorian-era costume required a lace-trimmed underskirt for fullness.
  • She chose a silk underskirt to prevent the wool skirt from itching.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: In historical fashion, an underskirt (or petticoat) was often essential for creating the desired silhouette, such as the bell shape of the 1950s or the hoop skirts of the 19th century.
• Functional Use: In some traditional or ceremonial dresses, multiple underskirts are worn to add volume and grandeur to the outer garment.

Variants and Related Words

• Petticoat (n): Often used synonymously with "underskirt," though historically, a petticoat could also refer to a separate skirt-like undergarment or a decorative overskirt.
• Slip (n): A lightweight undergarment, often sleeveless and dress-like, worn beneath a dress or skirt. A slip is typically smoother and less voluminous than a traditional underskirt.
• Crinoline (n): A stiffened or structured underskirt designed to hold a skirt out in a particular shape.

Synonyms

• Petticoat: An underskirt, especially one that is full or decorative.
• Half-slip: A slip that is just a skirt, worn under skirts and dresses.

Antonyms

• Overskirt: An outer skirt, often decorative, worn over another garment.

Học thuật

Noun

1. undergarment worn under a skirt

Từ đồng nghĩa

• petticoat
• half-slip