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

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

From BBC

Swift rocked a denim miniskirt, according to People, with a white sweater, white boots, green nails and, oh yes, that massive engagement ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Netizens lauded the “Jurassic World” alum as the “ultimate gentleman” after he shielded Brown, who wore a miniskirt, from the audience’s view as she got up from a chair.

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