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 fan gear was complimented by an assortment of spring denim, including barrel jeans, leopard and camouflage print pieces, and mid-rise miniskirts. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2025 Ciara Ciara wore a monochromatic look with a black bomber with shoulder pads, a bustier top and a leather slit miniskirt. Renan Botelho, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025 The reality star wore a white cropped tweed Chanel suit jacket with a matching tweed pleated miniskirt. Catherine Santino, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025 Eschewing the suit’s traditional modest jacket and knee-length pencil skirt, Jenner’s take on the cream Chanel suit included an abs-baring cropped jacket and a pleated miniskirt accessorized by silver chain belts with white crystal-heart charms. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 28 Jan. 2025 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 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

miniskirt

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

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