minidress

noun

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

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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For those who love a ‘50s feel but prefer not to resemble a costume from the Spirit Halloween catalog, the On 34th minidress has that nostalgic look with a contemporary feel. Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 July 2026 Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Brown's two additional outfit changes included a backless halter-style Oscar de la Renta gown for the cake-cutting portion of the reception, as well as a satin off-the-shoulder minidress. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The dress' bubble hem cut away at the front into a minidress revealing her pointed black pumps, and the actress also cinched in her waist with a black leather belt. Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026 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

Cite this Entry

“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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