miniskirt
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /mˈɪnɪskˌɜːt/
US
- /ˈmɪniˌskɜrt/
Description
- very short skirt
- above-the-knee skirt
- short fashion item
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.
The miniskirt is a skirt with a hemline that sits well above the knee, often around mid-thigh or higher. The word is used in fashion talk to describe this specific short style rather than skirts in general. It is most often used when talking about clothing, personal style, shopping, trends, or the history of modern fashion.
This style became widely known in the 1960s and has appeared again and again in later decades. It can be made from many materials, such as denim, leather, wool, or lighter fabrics, and it comes in different shapes like straight, pleated, fitted, or flared. Because of that, it can be part of a simple everyday outfit or a more dressed-up look.
People sometimes use the word in a neutral way, simply to describe the length of a skirt. In other cases, it may suggest a bold, youthful, or attention-catching style. The exact feeling can change with the culture, the setting, and the way the skirt is worn.
In short, a miniskirt is not just any skirt but a very short one, usually worn as a clear fashion choice. The word carries both a basic clothing meaning and, in some contexts, a sense of style, image, or cultural attitude.
Examples
- 1
Casual clothing
She paired a white T-shirt with a denim miniskirt and sneakers.
- 2
Dress code
The office dress code doesn't allow miniskirts.
- 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