miniskirt

/'miniskə:t/

Thân thiện

A woman wears a red miniskirt with a white blouse.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A very short skirt: A miniskirt is a skirt with a hemline that falls significantly above the knees, typically at mid-thigh level or higher. It is a fashion item often associated with youth culture and modern style.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She wore a stylish black miniskirt to the party.
  • The fashion designer's new collection features several colorful miniskirts.
  • In the 1960s, the miniskirt became a symbol of social change.

Advanced Usage

• "The miniskirt": When used with the definite article, it can refer to the garment as a cultural or fashion phenomenon.
  • The miniskirt revolutionized women's fashion in the 20th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Mini (n., informal): A common shortened, informal form of "miniskirt".
  • She paired her mini with a leather jacket.
• Minidress (n.): A dress with a hemline similar to that of a miniskirt.
  • The minidress was a popular style in the same era.

Synonyms

• Short skirt: A general term for any skirt with a short hemline.
• Mini: An informal synonym.

Related Phrases

• To wear a miniskirt: The standard phrase for having a miniskirt on one's body.
  • She decided to wear a miniskirt for the summer concert.

Related Idioms

Học thuật

Noun

1. a very short skirt

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mini