Crinoline

Pronunciation: /ˈsiˈɑɹˈaɪˈnoʊˈɫaɪn/

Crinoline (noun)

  1. A stiff fabric made from horsehair or cotton, used to make skirts and dresses stand out.
  2. A type of dress or skirt that is supported by a stiff fabric to create volume.

Examples

  • The dress was made from a lightweight crinoline fabric.
  • She wore a beautiful crinoline dress to the event.

Common collocations: lightweight crinoline, stiff crinoline, elegant crinoline, full crinoline

Synonyms of Crinoline

Formal

Neutral