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 In the clip, LISA models a white baby tee and black miniskirt while posing for photos on the beach as boats cruise by behind her. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 June 2024 Her collection includes jeans, miniskirts, blouses, bags, wedge heels and more — and every piece feels in line with what Holmes herself would wear. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 Uh, like a miniskirt, knee length, ankle length is gonna be the warmest. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2023 For the interview segment of her appearance, Cabello favored a shimmering corset and miniskirt courtesy of Natalia Fedner. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 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 2 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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