minidress

noun

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

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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The show opened with a minidress spangled with images of a ruby-red mouth and fingernails. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 Leavitt, who was one week postpartum, wore a 1980s Jessica McClintock–inspired minidress from Asos. Claire Carusillo, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for minidress 

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minidress was in 1965

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“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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