skort

[ skawrt ]

noun

1. a women's garment resembling a short skirt but having individual leg sections usually covered by a flap in front.

skort

/ skɔːt /

noun

1. a pair of shorts with a front panel which gives the appearance of a skirt

Word History and Origins

Origin of skort¹

1985–90; blend of skirt and shorts (in the sense “pants that end above the knee”)

Example Sentences

In the video clip, Alexander is seen performing the song on a rooftop at night-time wearing a pinstripe jacket with the sleeves cut off, a matching skort and a home-made rosette badge.

From BBC

In this mirror selfie, Sayler’s wearing a “Paloma” skort and sports bra from Seattle eco-friendly activewear company Girlfriend Collective and a sheer top from Fremont Vintage Mall.

From Seattle Times

Barty, who prefers not to wear dresses on the court, was given a tank top and skort with similar elements.

From New York Times

We’re talking a couple pairs of soccer shorts and a tennis skort, none of which cover her bum, paired with giant t-shirts.

From Slate

“Hands down, this is one of the most comfortable golf skorts in my closet. Before I found it, I struggled to find a skort that fit both my waist and legs securely. The luxe-feeling fabric is soft and stretchy while the waistband keeps my shirt tucked in throughout an entire round. If you’re looking for a golf skort that has a traditional look with an athletic feel, this one fits the bill.”

From Golf Digest