peplum
Americannoun
plural
peplums, pepla-
a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.
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a short skirt attached to a bodice or jacket.
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Obsolete. a peplos.
noun
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a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc
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a variant of peplos
Etymology
Origin of peplum
1670–80; < Latin < Greek *péplon (neuter; only plural pépla occurs). See peplos
Example Sentences
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She looked effortlessly cool on the red carpet in a green leather peplum top and snake print trousers.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
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.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2024
An ash bustier gown sported an inside peplum to create a surreal curtain-shape in the skirt.
From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2022
Some shirts had thick velvet scarves attached to their hems to create a peplum, fringed ends brushing the floor.
From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2022
For me, it would be a pair of white jean shorts with a black lace peplum blouse.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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