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

The sleeveless dress, designed by Carolina Herrera creative director Wes Gordon as part of the fashion house's pre-fall 2026 collection, featured a plunging halter neckline, fitted ruched bodice and full midi-length skirt. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

From court-ready skirts and dresses to performance tops, hats, bags and other accessories, there are plenty of picks for players and tennis fans alike. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tropical Storm Moke is skirting south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and 45-mph winds to Big Island communities still contending with last weekend’s Hurricane Lala. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026

There was Watts’ skirting around paying McCollough any salary for her work for him. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026