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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Actress Sofía Vergara rocked a sheer black lace minidress in a new Valentine's Day post. Meg Walters, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 The couple has gone viral countless times for wearing outfits that seemingly clash with one another (cue the red minidress and an oversize sweatsuit trend). Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026 Staying true to her signature sparkle, Carey shined as bright as the ball drop in a sparkly pink and purple ombré minidress. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026 Having agreed to go out with the crew, Gael arrives wearing a green minidress that sends Nathan spinning. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2026.

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