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

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On March 10, Tung tried out the Ivy League trend while attending Paris Fashion Week, rocking a button-up miniskirt and a striped sweater over a collared shirt. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026 Swift arrived at the red-and-gold stadium in a red leather jacket and black miniskirt with her dad Scott, mom Andrea and brother Austin. Bryan West, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026 Pair them with satin pants to go full quiet luxury, or try a simple miniskirt and a light cardigan for a date-night look. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026 Against a backdrop of a historic tapestry and grand piano, the Argentinian designer showed purple lace bodysuits, raw denim capris, pleated miniskirts and floor-length gowns. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 27 Feb. 2026 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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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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