overskirt

[ oh-ver-skurt ]

noun

1. an outer skirt.
2. a skirt worn over the skirt of a dress and caught up or draped to reveal it.

overskirt

/ ˈəʊvəˌskɜːt /

noun

1. an outer skirt, esp one that reveals a decorative underskirt

Word History and Origins

Origin of overskirt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; over- + skirt

Example Sentences

Trixy was in a long blue wig and Morgan Wells catsuit with an overskirt, a raised fist in the colors of the Pride flag on the chest.

From Seattle Times

Embroidered motifs of sacred koi fish seemed to swim on mermaid tails and scalloped overskirts, while 3D guipure lace captured Eastern blooms on gowns that shimmered in gold.

From Seattle Times

She removed her long shimmering overskirt and put it aside, like a superhero slipping off her wrap before settling into the very human business of a match that began, for her, shakily.

From Washington Post

In time, two- and three-piece black ensembles of top, trousers and overskirt, oddly like feminized sailor suits, let women plunge in but not go too far.

From Los Angeles Times

Layers of fabric aren’t practical for most summer weddings, but winter bridal looks can add volume and texture with detachable sleeves and overskirts.

From New York Times