placket

noun

plack·​et ˈpla-kət 

1

a

: a slit in a garment (such as a skirt) often forming the closure

b

archaic : a pocket especially in a woman's skirt

2

archaic

a

: petticoat

b

: woman

Examples of placket in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Catching the eye was her ivory jacquard jacket, embellished with an intricate beaded design and featuring a high mandarin collar, scalloped hem, and a hidden button placket. —Alfredo Toriello, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026

The front of the skirt was designed with a center-front button placket, which can be worn as an adornment to the skirt in two crisp columns, or, as a robe or jacket. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026

Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026

The jacket for the skirt suit look featured long sleeves, a sleek front placket and sinuous lapels and collar with contrasting fabric elements. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for placket

• bracket
• jacket
• packet
• racket
• racquet
• straitjacket

Kids Definition

placket

noun

plack·​et ˈplak-ət 

: a slit in a garment (as a skirt) which closes after the garment has been put on