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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For the occasion, Robbie selected a sculptural minidress from Magda Butrym's fall 2025 collection. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026 Meyer opted for an off-white minidress with a sheer top half and satin skirt. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026 The fuzzy minidress featured button closures down the center of the garment. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025 Another clip shows Hartman fixing the sleeves for the minidress before Momsen poses in the dress, a hooded cape, and boots for her wintery photo shoot. Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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