noun
miniskirt
MIH-nihs-kuht
Miniskirt (noun) means a very short skirt with a hemline well above the knee. Example: “The miniskirt became a symbol of 1960s fashion.”
noun
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A very short skirt with a hemline well above the knee.
"The miniskirt became a symbol of 1960s fashion."
How to use miniskirt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skirt cut much shorter than a standard length, usually ending mid-thigh.
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Etymology
From "mini-" plus "skirt," coined to describe the short hemlines that became fashionable in the 1960s.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “miniskirt” mean?
The word “miniskirt” means a very short skirt with a hemline well above the knee. In plain terms, a skirt cut much shorter than a standard length, usually ending mid-thigh.
How do you pronounce “miniskirt”?
“Miniskirt” is pronounced MIH-nihs-kuht (/ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “miniskirt” in a sentence?
Here is “miniskirt” used in a sentence: “The miniskirt became a symbol of 1960s fashion.”
What part of speech is “miniskirt”?
“Miniskirt” is a noun.
Where does the word “miniskirt” come from?
The word “miniskirt” dates back to around 1960. From "mini-" plus "skirt," coined to describe the short hemlines that became fashionable in the 1960s.
