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

Up until now, Rodrigo’s style reflected that musical predilection, with the singer’s rotation of plaid miniskirts and platform boots often landing as a hybrid mix between Gwen Stefani and Cher Horowitz. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

In Amsterdam, the actress wore a red-hot miniskirt from the 2027 Louis Vuitton cruise line by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton, as well as a sheer LBD covered in sparkly vines. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Malia Obama wore an oversized light gray blazer, cinched at the waist, over a dark gray miniskirt. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 18 June 2026

There are miniskirts, one-shoulder silhouettes, and tube tops alongside her signature tank minidresses. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 16 June 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