skirt (Meaning)

Wordnet

skirt (n)

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

a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

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

informal terms for a (young) woman

Wordnet

skirt (v)

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

pass around or about; move along the border

form the edge of

extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle

Webster

skirt (n.)

The lower and loose part of a coat, dress, or other like garment; the part below the waist; as, the skirt of a coat, a dress, or a mantle.

A loose edging to any part of a dress.

Border; edge; margin; extreme part of anything

A petticoat.

The diaphragm, or midriff, in animals.

Webster

skirt (v. t.)

To cover with a skirt; to surround.

To border; to form the border or edge of; to run along the edge of; as, the plain was skirted by rows of trees.

To be on the border; to live near the border, or extremity.

skirt Sentence Examples

  1. The flowy skirt swirled gently as she twirled.
  2. She tucked her blouse into her pleated skirt for a polished appearance.
  3. The leather skirt added an edgy touch to her outfit.
  4. The maxi skirt reached all the way to her ankles, covering her legs modestly.
  5. The vintage lace skirt was a cherished heirloom.
  6. She paired her floral skirt with a denim jacket for a casual yet chic look.
  7. The high-waisted skirt accentuated her curves and gave her a flattering silhouette.
  8. The pencil skirt was the perfect choice for a professional meeting.
  9. The swishy skirt made a delightful sound as she walked.
  10. The mini skirt showed off her toned legs and made her feel confident.

FAQs About the word skirt

cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist, a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women, (Fungi) a remnant of the part

hem, confines, border, circumference, end, boundary, rim, edge, fringe, edging

center, heart, core, core, center, heart,within, middle, inside, inside

The flowy skirt swirled gently as she twirled.

She tucked her blouse into her pleated skirt for a polished appearance.

The leather skirt added an edgy touch to her outfit.

The maxi skirt reached all the way to her ankles, covering her legs modestly.