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

Recent Examples on the Web Aw, Adria’s getting a divorce and wearing miniskirts and adopting a dog. Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 June 2024 The actress fashioned a custom ensemble courtesy of Prada, featuring a black allover sequin jumpsuit, black satin miniskirt with a geometric train and black patent leather pumps. Nyong’o’s sequin jumpsuit featured an off-the-shoulder neckline and long sleeves. Julia Teti, WWD, 27 June 2024 Lawrence wore those anklets with The Row’s Lucca moccasins and a school-girl miniskirt with a leopard print Mehry Mu bag and a Tiffany & Co. link station necklace. British Vogue, Glamour, 18 June 2024 Many of the mourners were trans and were seen wearing miniskirts, halter tops, fishnet stockings and fur stoles. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for miniskirt 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

miniskirt

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

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