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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Onganía promised nothing less than a new social order: a project of economic modernization marked by austerity, and a cultural policy that included censoring artists, attacking the autonomy of universities, banning miniskirts, and prohibiting long hair for men. Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025 Perfect for the hot, hot days of summer, classic denim miniskirts are the best alternative to shorts. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 24 June 2025 Caitlin Clark The Indiana Fever star strutted through the tunnel in a trench, miniskirt and Prada pumps. Andrea Lavinthal, People.com, 18 June 2025 The denim selection spans ’90s shorts and miniskirts, Bermuda shorts, rompers and dresses to flare, straight, skinny and skate jeans. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 June 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 9 Jul. 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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