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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For their walk, Ronan donned a leopard print button-up midi shirtdress from maternity brand Isabella Oliver, belted under the bust to accentuate her baby bump. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025 European Linen Shirtdress A shirtdress is a wardrobe essential, and this one stands out for its breathable 100 percent European linen, which is lightweight, durable, and hypoallergenic. Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025 The shoes also look great with a sharp shirtdress. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2025 The Spanish royal wore a floral shirtdress from the designer’s CH Carolina Herrera label and a red midi dress for the 2024 Union of European Football Associations Championship Euro match, both occasions in July 2024. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for shirtdress

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Sep. 2025.

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