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

It’s designed with short sleeves, a V-neckline with a collar, and subtle cut-outs along the placket and shoulders. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025

The Field & Stream Hemingway short-sleeve Henley is soft and features a three-button placket, as well as a short-sleeve design, perfect for everyday wear. —Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025

The long-sleeve garment featured shimmering rhinestone buttons running down the front placket. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 July 2025

The spread collar and refined three-button placket give it a polished look. —Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025

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