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miniskirt

C2
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /mˈɪnɪskˌɜːt/

US

  • /ˈmɪniˌskɜrt/

Description

A miniskirt is a very short skirt that usually ends above the knee, often around mid-thigh. People wear it as a fashion item, and it can look casual, dressy, playful, or bold depending on the material and design.

This kind of skirt became especially well known in the 1960s and has stayed popular in many styles since then. You might see one made of denim, leather, cotton, or other fabrics, worn for everyday outfits, parties, concerts, or warmer weather.

Examples

  1. 1

    Casual clothing

    She paired a white T-shirt with a denim miniskirt and sneakers.

  2. 2

    Dress code

    The office dress code doesn't allow miniskirts.

  3. 3

    Fashion trends

    Miniskirts came back into fashion last summer.

    • Phrase

      come back into fashion

      become popular again

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • miniskirtnoun

Forms

  • miniskirtspluralnoun