shirtdress

noun

shirt·​dress ˈshərt-ˌdres How to pronounce shirtdress (audio)
: a tailored dress patterned after a shirt and having buttons down the front

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Smith paired the shoes with a navy shirtdress styled in undone menswear mode. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 Tory Burch’s shirtdress makes a statement for work and an after-hours event, while Tove and Simkhai’s are perfect for a wedding. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025 Meghan wore a midnight blue sleeveless shirtdress and tan heels for the occasion, while Harry sported a dark jacket, shirt and pants. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025 Keep scrolling for more blazers, dresses, purses, and heels inspired by Jessica Alba, including an under $50 blazer from Amazon and a more than half-off shirtdress at Nordstrom. Izzy Baskette, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shirtdress

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shirtdress was in 1935

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“Shirtdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirtdress. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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