peplum

noun

pep·​lum ˈpe-pləm How to pronounce peplum (audio)
: a short section attached to the waistline of a blouse, jacket, or dress
peplumed adjective

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Blooming Jelly Puff-Sleeve Peplum Top, $19 with coupon This peplum top is a sophisticated addition to your summer closet thanks to a ruffled neckline with skinny ties and a tonal striped pattern. Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 5 July 2025 Included in that selection is this gingham peplum top and a cropped vest. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025 Swift kept it casual at the low-key event in a green and white checkerboard top and a matching peplum skirt. Clare Fisher, People.com, 25 June 2025 Pair the peplum top with capris to lunch—or even to work, thanks to its more structured design. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for peplum

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek peplon peplos

First Known Use

1866, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peplum was in 1866

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“Peplum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peplum. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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