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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Skelton opted for a bright white shirtdress that split at the waist and flowed around her like a cape, pairing it with flared black pants. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 17 Oct. 2024 Scoop’s seasonal styles fly off the virtual shelves, and this faux leather pleated shirtdress is bound to be among the brand’s popular pieces. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Or, show your love for autumnal colors with an olive green shift, or keep it effortless with a pleated shirtdress. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 On September 30, the Big Little Lies actress wore a black midi shirtdress that looked a lot like Meghan Markle’s Invictus Games pick with a fall-friendly turtleneck that made her outfit more colorful (and toasty). Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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