skort

American

[skawrt] / skɔrt /

noun

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

skort British

/ skɔːt /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of skort

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

Example Sentences

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Robinson went into her parents’ closet and dressed herself in a polo, a skort and a visor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

She said that player welfare should be the focus, and the skort causes a problem for player welfare.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

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 • Jun. 19, 2022

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

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2021

If not, the word "skort" must have some other meaning which I am unacquainted with.

From Notes and Queries, Number 77, April 19, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

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