: a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee

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Williams embraced Wimbledon’s all-white dress code in a custom Nike kit consisting of a mesh tank top and matching miniskirt, letting her glistening nails steal the show. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 The Grammy winner, alongside her mom, looked beyond chic in a plaid $5,000 Versace blazer and miniskirt set, over a $35 Victoria’s Secret corset top as the Chiefs played the Denver Broncos. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2026 After seasons of corsets, miniskirts and head-to-toe designer ensembles, a gingham polo dress and a $40 tank make for a rather casual start to 2026. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 For a night out, try styling them with a miniskirt and blazer or a shorter dress. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 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 29 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a woman's very short skirt

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