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

Although black proved to be the most popular choice, most Salomon pairs (at least those in neutral colorways) tend to go with pretty much anything, from jeans to track pants to pleated miniskirts. — Nuria Luis, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Backed up by a fleet of dancers, the ladies then marched onto the runway and finished out the number with their signature, high-energy choreography, fitting right in with the models in custom pink-and-black bustiers and miniskirts. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026

For her ensemble, Russell opted for classic black-and-white styling with a structured black miniskirt with a long-sleeve white blouse with sharp lines and angles. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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

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