👗skirt

noun/verb
/skɜːrt/

Meaning

a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist; to go around the edge of something
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example Sentences

She wore a red skirt to the party.

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

Example Expressions

skirt the issue

Synonyms

dress, petticoat, hem, bypass, avoid, dress bottom, kilt
Entry 1
dress, petticoat, hem, bypass, avoid
Entry 2
dress bottom, kilt

Antonyms

confront, face, pants, trousers
Entry 1
confront, face
Entry 2
pants, trousers

Collocations

short skirt, long skirt, denim skirt, skirt around, pleated skirt, mini skirt
Entry 1
short skirt, long skirt, denim skirt, skirt around
Entry 2
long skirt, short skirt, pleated skirt, mini skirt

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