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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Serena Williams posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday, February 25, wearing brown V-neck minidress styled with her long blonde hair. Elle Meier, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 The Australian actress wore a sleeveless minidress with a column silhouette and metallic fabric courtesy of the French luxury fashion house. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 The nominee made a statement in a black minidress with a dramatic ivory cape that adhered to the skirt and draped down either side. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026 With a flippy red minidress and sky-high heels, Dean’s bouncy curls moved in excitement with the beat. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2026.

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