placket

noun plack·et \ ˈpla-kət \

Updated on: 26 May 2018

Definition of placket

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

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There are also dazzling embellishments found on the collar points and down the placket.

— Houston Chronicle, "ART FEEL: Wearable art for men created by local resident," 18 May 2018
The green, white, and black dress featured a ruffled placket below the bust for a clever design detail, but the pleated finish was both elegant and regal.

— edward barsamian, Vogue, "Meghan Markle Debuts a New Spring Dress and Repeats a Familiar Jacket," 21 Apr. 2018
Press especially hard on the button placket, while being sure not to iron over the buttons on the other side. 5.

— hans aschim, Esquire, "How to Quickly and Expertly Iron a Shirt," 15 Sep. 2015
Open the placket to show some cleavage or add a strappy metallic stiletto and a chain belt.

— Marie Claire, "Gunn Laws," 30 Oct. 2013
Blue piping down the front placket finish the retro top, matched with blue piping along the sides of the white pants.

— dave southorn, idahostatesman, "First look: See Boise State’s new baseball uniforms," 24 May 2017

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First Known Use: 1605

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