Synonyms of minidressnext
: a short close-fitting dress

Examples of minidress in a Sentence

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The Descendants star, 34, officially received her Emmy on September 6, accepting the award in a Brandon Maxwell minidress. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026 The auction will represent the first time in nearly three decades that the black minidress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian will be available for sale. Amy B Wang, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026 The exact ensemble varied for each member, ranging from a minidress with cutouts to a miniskirt paired with long sleeves. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The star wore a black-and-white polka dot minidress by La Roxx, sheer tights, black pumps and black sunglasses, giving photographers a good look at her engagement ring by holding her hand up to show off her large oval diamond. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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