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

Examples of miniskirt in a Sentence

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In London, Amara Wayans paired Y2K flare jeans with a matching denim trench coat, while Tinea Taylor opted for a cropped trench and matching miniskirt. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Aug. 2025 Critics noted her miniskirt, duster, and tall white spike-heeled boots. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025 Dress it down with slouchy denim or give the blouse a sultry spin by way of a leather miniskirt — this ultimately boils down to your evening plans. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025 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 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 27 Aug. 2025.

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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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