miniskirt

noun

mini·​skirt ˈmi-nē-ˌskərt How to pronounce miniskirt (audio)
: a woman's short skirt with the hemline several inches above the knee
miniskirted adjective

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Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois. Essence, 28 July 2025 Glamour contributor Channing Smith, meanwhile, wears her pair on workdays with miniskirts, vintage denim, and asymmetrical tops. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 July 2025 The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 8 July 2025 The women collection debuts eight new styles, including A-line mom shorts, high waisted festival shorts and a miniskirt with heart chain details. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for miniskirt

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of miniskirt was in 1962

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“Miniskirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miniskirt. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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miniskirt

noun
mini·​skirt ˈmin-i-ˌskərt How to pronounce miniskirt (audio)
: a woman's very short skirt

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