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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Examples of peplum in a Sentence

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The brand embraced the denim-on-denim trend with a light-wash zip-up jacket featuring a subtle peplum silhouette, paired with matching jeans. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025 The figure-hugging nude dress features a snakeskin design that runs from its high neck to its peplum skirt, creating a shedding effect that's just so perfectly on-theme. Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Included in that selection is this gingham peplum top and a cropped vest. Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025 Big bags, lipstick, maxi skirts, and indie sleaze had a moderate negative relationship, and then peplums and high heels had no relationship. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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