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

Hudson wore a white off-the-shoulder top, a blue snake-print miniskirt, white knee-high heeled boots and sunglasses for the football matchup. —Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025

Those in the know have made a convincing argument for elevating the loungewear with miniskirts and kitten heels. —Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025

Her big sister did the sound and lights; another sister sewed her satin jackets and miniskirts. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2025

For all its outré looks, Area has had its over-the-top runway styles translate into highly covetable denim styles and slinky miniskirts and jackets covered in signature rhinestones and pearls. —Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 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