miniskirt

[ min-ee-skurt ]

noun

1. a very short skirt or skirt part, as of a coat or dress, ending several inches above the knee.

miniskirt

/ ˈmɪnɪˌskɜːt /

noun

1. a very short skirt, originally in the 1960s one at least four inches above the knee Often shortened tomini

Derived Forms

• ˈminiˌskirted, adjective

Other Words From

• mini·skirted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of miniskirt¹

First recorded in 1960–65; mini(ature) + skirt

Example Sentences

Wearing a loose-fitting leather jacket and a black miniskirt, she walks over with eagerness in her stride.

From Los Angeles Times

I was known in college for donning knee socks and miniskirts just shy of indecent.

From Los Angeles Times

Styled with an oversize knit sweater or a party top, this miniskirt, with its sleek and sumptuous sheen, will elevate any look.

From Los Angeles Times

The culture demanded that we dress like we were going to a party every single day: low-slung jeans with cropped tops, miniskirts with knee-high boots, catsuits with stilettos.

From Los Angeles Times

It started in Berlin back in February, when Ms. Stewart shed her shirt for the film’s European premiere, wearing a very short Chanel couture patchwork miniskirt, matching blazer and knit bralet.

From New York Times