Peplum

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛpləm/

Definitions of peplum

noun a short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse to create a hanging frill or flounce

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a peplum top to the party.

A2 The peplum skirt added a feminine touch to her outfit.

B1 The peplum style is popular this season.

B2 The peplum dress accentuated her waist beautifully.

C1 The designer showcased a collection of peplum jackets.

C2 The peplum detailing on the gown was exquisite.

Examples of peplum in a Sentence

formal The peplum style originated in ancient Greece and has made a comeback in modern fashion.

informal I love how peplum tops accentuate my waist.

slang That peplum dress is so on point!

figurative The peplum of the story added an unexpected twist to the plot.

Grammatical Forms of peplum

• past tense: peplumed
• plural: peplums
• comparative: more peplum
• superlative: most peplum
• present tense: peplums
• future tense: will peplum
• perfect tense: have peplumed
• continuous tense: is pepluming
• singular: peplum
• positive degree: peplum
• infinitive: to peplum
• gerund: pepluming
• participle: pepluming

Origin and Evolution of peplum

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'peplum' originates from the Latin word 'peplum' which referred to a type of tunic worn in ancient Greece and Rome.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'peplum' evolved to refer to a short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a garment, typically seen in women's fashion.