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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Dunne opted for a seafoam green ensemble including a strapless minidress crafted from a material with an ultra-glossy finish; the fabric gathered and folded, creating textural intrigue. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 May 2025 The 54-year-old actress attended fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, May 5, wearing a custom white corseted minidress by Monse x Post-Imperial. Michael Nied, People.com, 14 May 2025 The model Hailey Bieber wore a thigh-grazing black blazer as a minidress over pantyhose. Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 6 May 2025 Danica Patrick went for cute and comfortable for Sunday’s race, opting for a pair of white sneakers and a white minidress. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 May 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

Cite this Entry

“Minidress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minidress. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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