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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Maxidresses, miniskirts, blazers, caps, and peacoats are all appropriate for casual dinner outfits. Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026 During the speech, captured in a TikTok video, Lopez spoke to the crowd in a sequin fringe miniskirt. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025 Tailored trousers will get the job done for this kind of look, as will a body-hugging miniskirt. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025 Ciara put the shoes on full display, pairing them with a denim miniskirt featuring an asymmetrical, handkerchief-style hem. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for miniskirt

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jan. 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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