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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Meanwhile, Honor rocked a boho look, pairing a dark red lace minidress with brown cowboy boots and a brown blazer. Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026 Her gown was designed by Dolce & Gabbana Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana was behind Kourtney's now-famous minidress. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026 Singer Tate McRae, for one, chose a sheer Ludovic de Saint Sernin golden minidress that deliberately exposed the bra and briefs underneath. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 May 2026 At the table next to me was Elizabeth Debicki, who was posing for photographers in a bronze shimmering minidress and a long black coat. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 5 May 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

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“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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