Words / A1

SKURT/skɜːt/

A skirt hangs from the waist and is not divided into legs. A shirt is a top. Shorts and trousers have legs. Mini skirt is a very short skirt. Wear a skirt to school — check the uniform rules.

Meaning

A piece of clothing for the lower body that hangs from the waist and is not divided into legs.

Examples

• “She wore a blue skirt to school.”
• “This skirt needs a belt.”
• “She chose a long skirt for the wedding.”

Good to know

a skirt (from the waist). Mix-up: shirt. Contrast: trousers / shorts.

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