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

Style it with denim shorts, a miniskirt, a trendy maxi skirt, or linen pants. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026

For another outing, Sánchez wore what appeared to be a Chanel miniskirt and bouclé jacket with a nude-colored top. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 2026

Knee-High Boots + Matching Set Try out a pair of heeled knee-high boots with a matching miniskirt and blazer set for a fail-safe outfit. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026

Her black reflective lace-up corset from Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello featured a sheer lace bust and was worn over a black silk miniskirt with lace detailing. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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