miniskirt

noun

mini·​skirt ˈmi-nē-ˌskərt How to pronounce miniskirt (audio)
: a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee
miniskirted adjective

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There are also a cropped leather jacket and a leather miniskirt to juxtapose with the see-through tops. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025 Jourdan Dunn Jourdan Dunn wore a black and silver spotted set, composed of a miniskirt and sculptural blazer. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 1 Mar. 2025 As a balancing act, many bottom silhouettes were much more straightforward, whether miniskirts or slit skirts with a flare with very few pants styled into the idea. Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Swift sported a tartan miniskirt by Miu Miu, which has become one of her go-to luxury brands in the past years, and a black long-sleeve top. Renan Botelho, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for miniskirt

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of miniskirt was in 1962

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“Miniskirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniskirt. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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miniskirt

noun
mini·​skirt ˈmin-i-ˌskərt How to pronounce miniskirt (audio)
: a woman's very short skirt

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