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

The twins have increasingly relied on silhouettes that consist of a strip tube top or bandeau top, a tiny miniskirt, and a long, layered jacket, and once again, both brothers are doing the same thing. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Swift was spotted in a sweater vest and denim miniskirt paired with knee-high white boots. —Bryan West, The Tennessean, 30 Aug. 2025

Before cold weather hits, a miniskirt can fly solo, but consider layering a pair of colorful tights underneath for a bold styling choice with your boots. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 29 Aug. 2025

Open Edit Pleated Miniskirt While the French never wear anything too short or too tight, a mid-thigh grazing miniskirt is the perfect compromise. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025

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