miniskirt

noun

mini·​skirt ˈmi-nē-ˌskərt 

: a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee

miniskirted

ˈmi-nē-ˌskər-təd 

adjective

Examples of miniskirt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The look consisted of a white graphic tee—featuring the name of Anna's band in the film, Pink Slip—by Re/Done, a leather miniskirt, and an Hermès bag. —Michel Mejía, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2025

The set, from Balmain's pre-spring 2026 collection by Olivier Rousteing, consisted of a tweed jacket with a white and black plaid pattern and a matching miniskirt. —Charna Flam, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025

But for an appearance on Good Morning America bright and early Monday morning, the actor pivoted to a preppy look, wearing a yellow, plaid, tweed miniskirt suit that, at first glance, might strike you as something straight out of Clueless. —Marci Robin, Allure, 28 July 2025

Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois. —Essence, 28 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for miniskirt

• controvert
• disconcert
• extrovert
• introvert
• reassert
• undershirt
• alert
• assert
• avert
• dessert
• divert
• evert

Kids Definition

miniskirt

noun

mini·​skirt ˈmin-i-ˌskərt 

: a woman's very short skirt