milkmaid

noun

milk·​maid ˈmilk-ˌmād How to pronounce milkmaid (audio)

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Honestly, the choices are staggering, from lightweight linen minis and flowy maxis for last-minute getaways or destination weddings to slinky slips for date nights and versatile milkmaid styles for transitional dressing. Esther Newman, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025 The structured bodice, tie-front detail, and A-line skirt add even more delicate touches to this romantic milkmaid style. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 Look no further than Kendall Jenner's butter milkmaid dress at Coachella or the naked dressing ban at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival (which came shortly after reactions to various revealing looks at the Met Gala earlier this month). Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2025 Look no further than the ubiquity of the buttery milkmaid dress (as seen on Kendall Jenner at Coachella). Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for milkmaid

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milkmaid was in 1552

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“Milkmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milkmaid. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.

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milkmaid

noun
milk·​maid ˈmilk-ˌmād How to pronounce milkmaid (audio)
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