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overskirt

noun
over·​skirt | \ ˈō-vər-ˌskərt How to pronounce overskirt (audio) \

Definition of overskirt

: a skirt worn over another skirt

Examples of overskirt in a Sentence

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For her vows, Cartwright sported a four-foot train, a detachable sleeve, and a tulle overskirt. Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, "Brittany Cartwright’s Wedding Gown Was A Convertible Dream," 30 June 2019 The wedding gown was created with a lace, mock-necked romper paired with an overskirt, layered with over 1,300 feet of tulle in various tones and sheerness. Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, "Exclusive: Inside the Dior Atelier for the Making of Chiara Ferragni's 3 Wedding Dresses," 4 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use of overskirt

1868, in the meaning defined above

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