Synonyms of skirt

skirt 1 of 2

noun

ˈskərt 

as in perimeter

the line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something

an old shack on the skirts of the town

Synonyms & Similar Words

• perimeter
• edge
• circumference
• confines
• edging
• border
• boundary
• hem
• rim
• end
• fringe
• verge
• brim
• frame
• margin
• periphery
• skirting
• bound
• outskirts
• compass
• borderline
• lip
• extent
• cusp
• ceiling
• crest
• curb
• limitation
• brink
• shore
• maximum
• restriction
• mere
• march
• lap
• termination
• measure
• demarcation
• frontier
• ambit
• selvage
• pale
• borderland

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• heart
• core
• within
• interior
• middle
• inside
• inner

skirt

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to bypass

to avoid by going around

skirted the construction zone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bypass
• circumvent
• avoid
• escape
• detour
• evade
• circumnavigate
• shake
• elude
• shun
• dodge
• duck
• eschew
• leapfrog
• flee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• face
• meet
• confront
• accept
• seek
• pursue
• embrace
• welcome
• court

2

as in to circumvent

to avoid having to comply with (something) especially through cleverness

the new bill would make it harder for companies to skirt environmental regulations

Synonyms & Similar Words

• circumvent
• avoid
• evade
• bypass
• ignore
• escape
• dodge
• get around
• disobey
• beat
• shortcut
• sidestep
• duck
• shake
• prevent
• elude
• disregard
• shun
• ward (off)
• shirk
• deflect
• eschew
• end-run
• outflank
• flout
• obviate
• divert
• avert
• parry

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comply (with)
• keep
• follow
• obey
• observe
• accept
• seek
• accede (to)
• pursue
• embrace
• assent (to)
• acquiesce (to)
• welcome
• catch
• contract
• court
• incur

3

as in to join

to be adjacent to

the commercial district skirts the river's edge

Synonyms & Similar Words

• join
• flank
• touch
• neighbor
• fringe
• adjoin
• march (with)
• surround
• verge (on)
• communicate (with)
• line
• border (on)
• connect (with)
• fence
• butt (on or against)
• abut
• attach (to)
• meet
• link (with)
• bound
• margin
• enclose
• rim
• contact
• embrace
• encircle
• converge

4

as in to border

to serve as a border for

the wooden fence that skirts the construction site

Synonyms & Similar Words

• border
• fringe
• bound
• rim
• margin
• surround
• edge
• hem
• frame
• trim
• encircle
• circle
• loop
• outline
• define
• trace
• silhouette
• round
• sketch
• ring
• enclose
• wall
• restrict
• curb
• demarcate
• limit
• circumscribe
• restrain
• delineate
• control
• confine
• check
• girth
• girdle
• compass
• environ

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of skirt

Noun

Di Felice’s re-edition of the iconic vinyl mini skirts and jackets was an instant success, while his figure-hugging clubwear and boot-cut jeans cemented his reputation for a bold, distinctive style. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

This year, Prada sent a brilliant bouquet of skirts in thrilling colors down the runway. — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

The Frecciarossa 9759 leaves Torino Porta Nuova station in Turin and makes its way east, skirting the base of the Dolomites before reaching the historic port city of Trieste near the border with Slovenia. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Ormerod said the social media company has very high margins and previously skirted regulatory actions on its platforms. — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026