Skirt: meaning, definitions and examples

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skirt

 

[ skษ™rt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

clothing

A skirt is a garment worn around the waist that hangs down around the legs. It can be of varying lengths and styles, such as mini, midi, or maxi skirts.

Synonyms

dress, kilt, pareo.

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Word Description / Examples
skirt

A skirt is typically worn by women and girls and is a piece of clothing that hangs from the waist down. It's suitable for casual and formal settings.

  • She decided to wear a red skirt to the party.
  • The office dress code allows skirts as long as they are knee-length.
dress

A dress is a one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs. It's appropriate for casual, business, or formal events depending on the style.

  • For the wedding, she chose a beautiful evening dress.
  • In summer, she prefers wearing light and airy dresses.
kilt

A kilt is a traditional knee-length skirt-like garment worn by men and boys in Scotland. It's typically associated with Scottish heritage and is often worn at formal occasions like weddings or cultural gatherings.

  • He wore a kilt to the Scottish festival.
  • The groom decided to honor his heritage by wearing a kilt at his wedding.
pareo

A pareo is a lightweight garment, often a wrap-around skirt, commonly worn in tropical areas. It's suitable for beachwear or casual summer outfits.

  • She wrapped a colorful pareo around her waist before heading to the beach.
  • The pareo can be styled in multiple ways, making it a versatile beach accessory.

Examples of usage

  • She wore a flowy skirt to the party.
  • The school uniform required girls to wear a plaid skirt.
Context #2 | Verb

avoid

To skirt something is to go around or bypass it, especially to avoid a direct confrontation or obstacle.

Synonyms

avoid, bypass, circumvent.

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skirt

Used when referring to carefully navigating around something, often with the implication of avoiding direct confrontation or engagement.

  • He skirted the issue during the meeting, hoping no one would notice.
  • They had to skirt the edge of the forest to avoid getting lost.
circumvent

Used when there is an effort to cleverly or strategically avoid rules, laws, or obstacles, often with an implication of dishonesty or manipulation.

  • They managed to circumvent the regulations by using a loophole.
  • The hacker found a way to circumvent the security system.
avoid

Commonly used when there is a desire to stay away from something or someone, often to prevent danger or unpleasant experiences.

  • You should avoid walking alone at night in that district.
  • She tried to avoid answering the difficult question.
bypass

Typically used in technical or procedural contexts where there is a need to go around an obstacle or to avoid a step in a process.

  • They decided to bypass the broken bridge by taking a different route.
  • The software can bypass the usual login screen if you forget your password.

Examples of usage

  • He decided to skirt the issue and change the subject.
  • The road skirted the edge of the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "skirt" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rock

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟั–ะดะฝะธั†ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spรณdnica

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ falda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท etek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜๋งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suknฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sukลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฃ™ๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pils

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะปะดะตะผัˆะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™tษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ falda

Etymology

The word 'skirt' originated from the Old Norse word 'skyrta' which meant 'shirt' or 'tunic'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a garment worn by women around the waist. Skirts have been a part of fashion for centuries, with different styles and lengths coming in and out of trend.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,225 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.