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Skirt

noun
/skɜːrt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

She wore a red skirt to the party.

Example Expressions

skirt the issue

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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