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

Black buttons ran down the front of the dress’ placket, while a complementary black belt added definition at the waist. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

The open placket and breathable linen are standout details for travel to hot, humid destinations. — Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Rather than opting for the usual green or red, the monarch chose a deep teal coat with a zig-zag detail along the button placket. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 21 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

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