skirt

IPA: skˈɝt

noun

  • An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.
  • The part of a dress or robe, etc., that hangs below the waist.
  • A loose edging to any part of a dress.
  • A petticoat.
  • (derogatory, slang) A woman.
  • (UK, colloquial) Women collectively, in a sexual context.
  • (UK, colloquial) Sexual intercourse with a woman.
  • The border; edge; margin; extreme part of anything.
  • The diaphragm, or midriff, in animals.

verb

  • To be on or form the border of.
  • To move around or along the border of; to avoid the center of.
  • To cover with a skirt; to surround.
  • (figurative) To avoid or ignore (something); to manage to avoid (something or a problem); to skate by (something).
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Examples of "skirt" in Sentences

  • An apron is tied over the skirt.
  • She bought a shirt and two skirts.
  • The pleated skirt matches the vest.
  • The skirt comes in assorted colors.
  • The blouse was tucked into the skirt.
  • Many skirts and dresses had uneven hemlines.
  • The skirt is on the waistline with gold buttons.
  • It is tied to the skirt or the ribbon on the jacket.
  • The embroidery on the skirt and sleeves is also done directly on the dress.
  • There's everything from camo print dresses to geometric knits and chic sunray faux leather pleat skirts.

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