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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After cocktails, and a few more mega fashion moments–Chloe Sevigny in a Saint Laurent brocade jacket, lace bodysuit and red miniskirt, for one, and Sarah Paulson in a Altuzarra black and white scalloped and pleated confection — everyone made their way into the tent for dinner. Booth Moore, WWD, 3 Nov. 2024 My husband would love me in pink miniskirts all the time. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The pop star wore a plaid, off-the-shoulder Vivienne Westwood top and matching miniskirt, accessorized with platform knee-high boots and plenty of delicate gold jewelry—similar to her recent VMAs look. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2024 Segall, blocking two girls in miniskirts vying for Smith’s attention, asked him to post the event’s address on Instagram, to get the next wave of revellers in. Holden Seidlitz, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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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