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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Turning to shush it, Adele saw Dean with his tongue in her mother’s mouth and his hand up under her minidress. Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 The actress wore a plunging black minidress paired with strappy platform heels. Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 May 2026 For her second wedding, to Andrea Dotti, the actor wore a blush-pink minidress by Givenchy paired with a matching scarf. María Mérida, Glamour, 30 May 2026 The Dolce & Gabbana minidress kept the bustier silhouette and Roman Catholic imagery, but featured lace, satin and a high-drama veil with custom embroidery. Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 22 May 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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