milkmaid

noun

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

Examples of milkmaid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some staples of a coquette style included milkmaid tops, baby doll dresses, tights, ruffles and pastel colors, often inspired by the Victorian Regency era. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024 Celebrities like Kaia Gerber and Olivia Rodrigo have been reaching for maxi and midi milkmaid dresses from popular dress brands like Dôen and Ciao Lucia for their NYC strolls and European vacations this season. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 31 July 2024 Pair your necklace with one of the whimsical milkmaid dresses above for summer soireés or a coquette swimsuit to lounge poolside. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 June 2024 Was Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum the bee’s knees, the spider’s ankle, or the milkmaid in the cat’s pajamas? Brian T. Allen, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for milkmaid 

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Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

milkmaid

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