above-the-knee dress

noun
UK /əˈbʌv ðə niː drɛs/
US /əˈbʌv ðə ni drɛs/

A dress that ends higher than your knees.

She wore a blue above-the-knee dress to the party.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A dress style often worn in warm weather.

Above-the-knee dresses are popular in summer.

3. A dress that shows the legs more than a long dress.

The above-the-knee dress made walking easy.

4. A casual or party dress with a short cut.

She picked an above-the-knee dress for the dance.