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Definition of underskirt

underskirt

/ˈʌn.dɚˌskɝːt/
un · der · skirt
Plural:underskirts
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underskirt Lexical Profile

underskirt Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A skirt-like undergarment worn beneath an outer skirt or dress, such as a slip or petticoat, to provide smoothness, warmth, or fullness.

Example

"The historical costume featured a stiffened linen underskirt that gave the silk gown its wide silhouette."

2

The lower layer of a two-layered skirt or dress over which a shorter or draped overskirt is arranged.

Example

"As she walked down the aisle, the parted lace overskirt revealed a shimmering satin underskirt beneath."

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• Nearby Words

undersigned
undersize
undersized
underskirt
underslung
underspend
understaff

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Underskirt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/underskirt
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