miniskirt

American  

[min-ee-skurt] / ˈmɪn iˌskɜrt /

noun

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

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miniskirt British  

/ ˈmɪnɪˌskɜːt /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• miniskirted adjective

Etymology

Origin of miniskirt

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

Example Sentences

In the land of the living, Heiyahas fully come into her own and is fashion-forward, adorned with gaudy jewelry, along with a denim jacket and miniskirt.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

On the eve of the wedding, she was photographed wearing the most fashionable garment of the 1960s: the miniskirt.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

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 • Mar. 18, 2024

Similarly, a gleaming miniskirt seemed to mix between rigidity and flow.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

She wore a dark yellow jersey, a short brown miniskirt, stockings, and high heels.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols