: a pair of shorts made to resemble a skirt (as with an overlapping front panel)

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Made from a durable and porous nylon-spandex blend, the skort doesn’t trap heat. Esme Benjamin, People.com, 1 July 2025 The star wore a criss-cross black sports bra and paired it with what appeared to be a matching black skort. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2025 These top styles include skorts, mini skorts, and maxi styles starting at $10. Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025 According to cast members, athletic wear like sporty skorts and dresses is a perfect way to stay comfortable and stylish for your Disney day. Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for skort

Word History

Etymology

blend of skirt entry 1 and shorts

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skort was in 1951

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“Skort.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skort. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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