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

Kudrow, as Michele, stuck to her character’s signature pink color palette, wearing a pastel pink miniskirt with matching pink tights and platform heels. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

In both videos, North wears a miniskirt that shows off the jewelry. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The shoes accompanied a silver chainmail set featuring a miniskirt and cropped top with the number 50 in yellow on it. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

In the Swinging Sixties, the miniskirt finally bared the legs. — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 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