peplum

[ pep-luhm ]

noun

, plural pep·lums, pep·la [pep, -l, uh].

1. a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.
2. a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket.
3. Obsolete. a peplos.

peplum

/ ˈpɛpləm /

noun

1. a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc
2. a variant of peplos

Word History and Origins

Origin of peplum¹

1670–80; < Latin < Greek *péplon (neuter; only plural pépla occurs). See peplos

Word History and Origins

Origin of peplum¹

C17: from Latin: full upper garment, from Greek peplos shawl

Example Sentences

And best actress nominee Emma Stone turned up in pale mint green, in a gown with a peplum so flippy she probably could have concealed snacks under it.

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Emma Stone went for a soft pastel strapless look in mint with a wide peplum at the waist.

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This allowed Abe to surreally shrink proportions and create innovative silhouettes, visible in generous peplums, pants and skirts, and intricate folds within knitwear.

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Spain’s Queen Letizia also opted for pink, sporting a skirt suit with peplum frills, matching heels, and a large stylish hat.

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Gordon delivered a multitude of looks that ranged from embroidered hot pink mini dresses to oversized color-blocked dresses with big peplums and chunky belts.

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