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

Examples of miniskirt in a Sentence

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The look includes a $4,500 tartan Miu Miu set featuring a $2,250 pleated miniskirt and $2,250 button-down top. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 Naya posted her surprise haul to , which included a $4,500 tartan Miu Miu set complete with miniskirt and button-down top. Shannon Power, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 With a miniskirt and knee-high boots—two other trends of the season—the red sweater looks totally romantic, with a dose of French chic. Anna Daniela Burai, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024 Offering baggy jeans, a cropped denim jacket, denim miniskirts, tees and more, the women’s collection boldly places Von Dutch’s iconic logo across the fronts and backs of garments. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miniskirt 

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Jan. 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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