Definition: A sofa skirt is a cloth facing that hangs down from the bottom edge or across the front of an upholstered piece of furniture. The sofa skirt can be straight across or pleated, depending upon the style of the furniture.
It is designed to add a decorative element to a sofa or chair while hiding the legs.
Pronunciation: /skert/
Examples: A skirt can completely change the way a sofa looks.