: a pair of shorts made to resemble a skirt (as with an overlapping front panel)

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This mini skort delivers, with comfortable moisture-wicking shorts hidden underneath the convincing skirt lining. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 The line includes hoodies, sweatshirts, off-the-shoulder T-shirts, and a denim skort that reflects her personality. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 Here are eight more skorts that made our cut for style and function. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 And, this Gap linen co-ord fits the bill, featuring a timeless tank and versatile matching mini skort. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for skort

Word History

Etymology

blend of skirt entry 1 and shorts

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skort was in 1951

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“Skort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skort. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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