pencil skirt
nounUK /ˈpɛnsəl skɜːt/
US /ˈpɛnsəl skɜrt/
A pencil skirt is a tight, straight skirt that goes down to your knees.
She wore a black pencil skirt to the job interview.
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2. A skirt cut narrowly so it hugs the hips and tapers toward the hem.
The designer showed a pencil skirt with a high slit.
3. A formal skirt style often paired with a blouse for business attire.
Her pencil skirt and blouse looked very professional.
4. A garment that restricts long strides because of its narrow cut.
She took small steps in her pencil skirt.