Synonyms of minidressnext
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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The following day, the star was photographed leaving the Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine alongside her sister, Lynda Lopez, 55, in a stylish white minidress that featured a deep neckline that ended just above her belly button. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 In October 2025, Schumer shared an Instagram photo of herself wearing a black button-down minidress with coordinating heels. Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026 Wang, who turned 77 on June 27, attended Schiaparelli’s latest fashion show on July 6 in a gray sleeveless minidress. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Her Oscar de la Renta minidress was formed from strands of crystals draped over a nude base, with an open back and more beading suspended around her arms. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 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 12 Jul. 2026.

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