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UKCrinoline
/kɹˈɪnəlˌiːn/
/kɹˈɪnəlˌiːn/Crinoline
[NOUN]1
a stiff, petticoat-like undergarment made of horsehair or a similar material, which is worn to give shape and volume to a woman's skirt
What is a "crinoline"?
Crinoline is a stiff and structured underskirt made of horsehair or other synthetic materials. It was popularized in the mid-19th century as a support garment for women's skirts to create a bell-shaped silhouette. Crinolines were typically worn with a hoop skirt to provide additional support and volume. The use of crinolines declined in the late 19th century, but they remain a staple of historical and period costumes. Today, crinolines are also used in ballroom dancing and other formal events to add volume and drama to skirts.
Examples
1. Crinolines actually perpetuated such beliefs.
2. On the plus side, crinolines gave women more personal space.
3. I have a crinoline.
4. Crinolines became popular among both the royalty and the working classes.
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