kilt
noun
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Definition of kilt
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland and by Scottish regiments in the British armies
2
: a garment that resembles a Scottish kilt
kilt
verb
kilted;
kilting;
kilts
Definition of kilt (Entry 2 of 2)
1
chiefly dialectal
: to tuck up (something, such as a skirt)
2
: to equip with a kilt
: to move nimbly
Examples of kilt in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Men took to the streets in bold sportswear and kilts. — Vogue, "Meet the Men’s Street Style Star, Whose Fashion Delivers a Powerful Message," 6 July 2019 That includes sporting a kilt and throwing axes in Scotland and being subjected to a labor simulator, a device that demonstrates what women go through while giving birth. — Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "South Florida’s Tyler Cameron is winning hearts on ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’," 25 June 2019 Here, a Tyrolean dress, there, a row of authentic Scottish tartan kilts, plus Victorian christening gowns, opera gloves, LPs . . — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "Skip the T-shirt shops, already: Thrift(y) shopping on the Cape," 23 July 2019 Days after celebrating the Toronto Raptors' NBA championship title, Serge Ibaka hit the streets of Paris for Fashion Week full of confidence, choosing to wear full plaid suits and even a kilt to some shows. — Jamie Lisanti, SI.com, "Fashionable 50," 18 July 2019 During the Highland Games, the contestants put on their best kilts and vie for Hannah's heart. — David Oliver, USA TODAY, "'The Bachelorette': Hannah confronts the 'Luke Ness Monster' − but will he get sent home?," 11 June 2019 Please note that the optional private kilt fitting session is at an additional cost. — National Geographic, "Scotland Private Expedition," 12 June 2019 That notion shouldn’t be so alien: As far back as the 17th century Scottish men fought and frolicked in wool kilts. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Odell Beckham Jr. Wore a Man-Skirt. So I Did, Too," 24 June 2019 Tour the castle and take in far-reaching views of the city from the ramparts; then enjoy a free afternoon to explore historic landmarks, or opt to visit a local kilt-maker for a private fitting. — National Geographic, "Scotland Private Expedition," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'kilt.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for kilt
kilt
noun
English Language Learners Definition of kilt
: a type of skirt traditionally worn by men in Scotland
: a woman's skirt that resembles a Scottish kilt
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kilt
noun
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Kids Definition of kilt
: a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland
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