Synonyms for

Skirts

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

Definition

Skirts are a type of clothing that women and girls wear. They are like a dress but without a top part.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

garment attire apparel raiment

Informal

dresses frocks outfits

Literary

kirtle petticoat

Antonyms

pants trousers shorts breeches culottes jeans

Common collocations

  • pleated skirt
  • mini skirt
  • long skirt
  • denim skirt
  • pencil skirt
  • flowy skirt
  • skirt suit

Word family

noun skirt
verb skirt

Usage note

As a noun, 'skirt' refers to a type of clothing. As a verb, 'to skirt' means to go around the edge of something or to avoid a subject.

Example sentences

  1. She twirled in her new skirt.
  2. My mom bought me a plaid skirt for school.
  3. The ballerina wore a tutu skirt for her performance.
  4. I prefer to wear skirts instead of pants.
  5. She paired her skirt with a cute blouse.

Quotes

  • "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world." - Marilyn Monroe
  • "I like my money right where I can see it... hanging in my closet." - Carrie Bradshaw
  • "I firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world." - Bette Midler

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