skort

noun

\ ˈskȯrt

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Definition of skort

: a pair of shorts made to resemble a skirt (as with an overlapping front panel)

Examples of skort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This slim-fit, golf and tennis-friendly skort is made for movement. — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, "Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Best Gifts For Avid Tennis Players," 9 May 2021 This asymmetrical skort calls back to ’90s playgrounds with a front that looks like a skirt and a back that passes as shorts. — Emma Athena, Outside Online, "The Best Active Skirts for Every Adventure," 2 May 2021 This skort is basic and versatile without being boring. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, "Tennis Skorts Are the Trend Princess Diana Did Better Than Anyone Else—And They're Finally Back," 19 Mar. 2021 Just like with shorts, a skort should be no more than an inch or two above the knee. — Angela Watson, chicagotribune.com, "What to wear on the golf course," 28 Feb. 2021 Thanks to Instagram, Adeola's bold pieces attracted the attention of musician SZA, who performed at Coachella in a Tia Adeola skort set in 2018, putting Adeola on the fashion map. — Shelby Comroe, Marie Claire, "Small Business Spotlight: Celeb-Beloved Clothing Brand Tia Adeola," 13 Jan. 2021 On her: Louis Vuitton shirt, $2,210, vest, $2,760, skort, $3,450, brooch, price upon request, and belt, $750, louisvuitton.com, Stetson hat, $245, stetson.com, Church’s boots, $1,150, church-footwear.com. — WSJ, "Photos: American Fashion Rides Again," 20 Apr. 2020 Shorts don't get caught or twisted underneath like my other skorts. — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, "20 great things you can get at Lands' End under $50," 27 Mar. 2020 All in Motion includes clothing for men, women and children, which includes tees, tanks, polos, shorts, skorts, pants, leggings, sports bras, swimwear and light outerwear. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Target set to launch 'All in Motion' this month, an activewear brand 'created for everyone'," 9 Jan. 2020

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“Skort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skort. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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