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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Following the Pandora Talisman campaign drop in August, Tyla accessorized her vintage Chanel minidress for the MTV VMAs with pieces from the collection, layering a bevy of Pandora Talisman necklaces and bracelets to complement her look. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025 Best black minidresses There is nothing else quite like a little black minidress, a seasonless staple that can be worn year-round. Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025 In addition to the designer diamonds, the 14-time Grammy winner wore a $2,146 Giuseppe Di Morabito minidress embellished in crystals. Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 In the photo, Schumer donned a chic black button-down minidress with matching high heels. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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