Synonyms of minidressnext
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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One wanted a three-piece suit, another copied a loose-fitting suit in a style Hattie often wears, another had a Jackie O-style minidress in mind, and the fourth wanted a high-neck top with buttons up the back, with matching trousers and shawl. Jessica Salter, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026 Jennifer Lopez recently stepped out in the chicest minidress during her Euro vacation in Rome, a satin shift style complete with a head scarf, statement sunnies, classic flip-flops, and a beachy tote. Anna Traver, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 For her legal ceremony look, The Traitors season 3 winner wore a sheer, white minidress by the Fanci Club, which featured a floral appliqué skirt and a turtleneck. Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 Eniko stayed on theme, pairing the heels with a black Gucci Horsebit jersey minidress. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 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 10 Aug. 2026.

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