1. a short flared, pleated, or gathered skirt-like extension attached to a blouse, jacket, or dress at the waist
Usage: fashion
2. a loose outer garment worn by women in ancient Greece and Rome
Usage: historical

Examples

• The designer added a peplum to the blazer for a more feminine silhouette.
• Her peplum top accentuated her waist beautifully.
• The vintage dress featured a dramatic peplum that flared out from the hips.
• Ancient Greek women often wore a peplum as their primary garment.
• The museum displayed a marble statue of a goddess wearing a flowing peplum.
• Fashion magazines praised the return of the peplum trend this season.