What is another word for hoopskirt?
Pronunciation: [hˈuːpskɜːt] (IPA) 
A hoopskirt, also known as a crinoline, is a type of women's undergarment that was popular in the 19th century. Another term for a hoopskirt is a petticoat, which refers to a skirt or underskirt that is worn beneath a dress or skirt. In some regions, a hoopskirt is called a cage crinoline due to its wire frame, and it may also be referred to as a pannier, bustle, or farthingale. Regardless of the name, the purpose of a hoopskirt was to create a wide, bell-shaped silhouette that was fashionable during the Victorian era.
