minidress

noun

mini·​dress ˈmi-nē-ˌdres How to pronounce minidress (audio)
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Completing the look, Ashanti wore denim pointed-toe boots, subtly mirroring the minidress for a cohesive effect. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 30 Oct. 2024 In a bold and colorful fashion move, Hilton, 43, wore a red floral minidress by Oscar de la Renta. Michelle Lee, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Clair Clair was rocking a sequined dress with a faux fur scarf collar while Coco was wearing a minidress with a faux fur coat. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024 The ultra-short satin minidress is high-volume and high-shine, featuring a bouncy silhouette, off-the-shoulder synching, and a on-trend bubble hem. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minidress 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minidress was in 1965

Cite this Entry

“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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