minidress

noun

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

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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Wearing a white minidress, Edgerley walked across a field of grass in kitten heels toward her friends. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 18 June 2025 Dresses include a minidress with short sleeves is available in dark indigo and cream, a leopard print swing dress and a sleeveless mini dress with tie in the back for a more fitted look. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 June 2025 Leslie Bibb Leslie Bibb took inspiration from suited styling with a sensual spin, wearing a minidress constructed with blazer elements. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2025 This linen minidress is a staple on my vacation packing list. Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025 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 1 Jul. 2025.

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