skirt
Translation
skirt
Examples
She is wearing a blue skirt.
She is wearing a blue skirt.
The skirt is too short for school.
The skirt is too short for school.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) skirt an item of clothing She bought a new skirt.
Similar Words
Similar: (part of a) dress
Etymology
From Old Norse 'skyrta' meaning 'shirt'. The meaning shifted over time to the lower body garment.
Memory Tips
A very common item of clothing for women and girls. Easy to picture.