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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Keke Palmer wore a pale pink minidress from the Dior archives for a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026 Staying true to her signature sparkle, Carey shined as bright as the ball drop in a sparkly pink and purple ombré minidress. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 Dunst paired the mules with a long sleeve minidress in a powder blue, also from the spring 2026 Valentino ready-to-wear collection. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 Having agreed to go out with the crew, Gael arrives wearing a green minidress that sends Nathan spinning. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2026.

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