Synonyms for

Skirt

Verb / skɜ:t / Another word for skirt — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the legs

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

border edge perimeter circumference

Informal

hang around hang out loiter linger

Literary

hem fringe border

Antonyms

center confront face meet approach engage

Common collocations

  • skirt the issue
  • skirt around the truth
  • skirt the law
  • skirt a question
  • skirt the perimeter
  • skirt the edge
  • skirt the city

Word family

noun skirt
verb skirt

Usage note

As a verb, 'skirt' often implies avoiding something directly, like an issue or a topic. It can also refer to moving around the edge of something.

Example sentences

  1. My favorite skirt is the one with the polka dots.
  2. She twirled around in her skirt and laughed.
  3. The little girl wore a pink skirt to the party.
  4. I need to buy a new skirt for the wedding.
  5. She tucked her shirt into her skirt.

Quotes

  • 'Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.' - Marilyn Monroe
  • 'Fashions fade, style is eternal.' - Yves Saint Laurent
  • 'A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.' - Coco Chanel

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