Meaning & Definition of word "Skirt"

noun:

• 1. A woman's outer garment fastened around the waist and hanging down around the legs.
  • Example: She wore a beautiful red skirt that swirled as she danced.
• 2. The lower part of a coat, dress, or other garment.
  • Example: The skirt of her dress was adorned with lace.
• 3. A region or area that is adjacent to something.
  • Example: They live on the skirt of the city, where the mountains begin.

verb:

• 1. To move around the edge of something; to avoid or evade.
  • Example: We decided to skirt the issue instead of addressing it directly.
• 2. To go around or past the edge of something.
  • Example: The hikers skirted the lake to find a good camping spot.
• 3. To be on the border or edge of something.
  • Example: The town skirts the edge of the forest.