placket

[ˈplækɪt]

placket Definition

an opening in a garment, typically the upper part of a shirt, that allows it to be put on and taken off easily.

Using placket: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "placket" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The placket on his shirt was unbuttoned.

  • Example

    She sewed the placket on the dress by hand.

  • Example

    The placket is too tight around my neck.

placket Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for placket

Phrases with placket

  • a strip of fabric with buttonholes, or a series of buttons, for fastening a garment

    Example

    The button placket on her blouse was made of mother-of-pearl buttons.

  • a strip of fabric with a zipper for fastening a garment

    Example

    The zipper placket on his jacket was broken, so he had to replace it.

  • the opening at the front of a shirt or blouse that allows it to be put on and taken off easily

    Example

    The front placket on her shirt was embroidered with a floral pattern.

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Summary: placket in Brief

A 'placket' [ˈplækɪt] is an opening in a garment, usually located at the upper part of a shirt, that allows it to be put on and taken off easily. It can be secured with buttons or a zipper and is often decorated with embroidery or other embellishments. Examples include 'The placket on his shirt was unbuttoned.' and 'She sewed the placket on the dress by hand.'