Skirt
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British pronunciation/skˈɜːt/
American pronunciation/ˈskɝt/

Definition & Meaning of "skirt"

Skirt
01

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

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skirt definition and meaning

What is a "skirt"?

A skirt is a type of garment worn on the lower part of the body, consisting of a fabric that drapes or flows from the waist down to cover the legs. Skirts come in many styles and lengths, from short mini skirts to long maxi skirts, and can be made from a variety of materials including cotton, silk, wool, or denim. They may be fitted or flowing and can be worn for a variety of occasions ranging from casual to formal. Skirts are popular among people of all genders and ages and can be paired with a variety of tops and shoes depending on the desired look. They are versatile and comfortable, making them a staple of many wardrobes.

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The skirt has a zipper at the back for easy wearing.
This skirt has a stretchy waistband for comfort.
She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels.
02

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist

03

a girl or woman, typically objectifying her as an object of sexual desire

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The group of men made comments about the skirts passing by.
He has a reputation for treating women as just skirts, without any respect.
04

(Fungi) a remnant of the partial veil that in mature mushrooms surrounds the stem like a collar

to skirt
01

to avoid or ignore doing something that one finds to be difficult or controversial

Transitive: to skirt an issue or responsibility
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The employee skirted his responsibilities by passing the difficult tasks to others.
Some politicians may skirt controversial topics during interviews to avoid scrutiny.
The company tried to skirt the regulations by finding loopholes in the law.
02

to move around something by going around its edge

Transitive: to skirt an area
03

to be located along or around the boundary or edge of something

Transitive: to skirt an area
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The skirt has a zipper at the back for easy wearing.
This skirt has a stretchy waistband for comfort.
She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels.
She chose a knee-length skirt for the office.
I love twirling in my favorite skirt.
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