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minidress

noun

Definition of minidress

as in sundress

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Recent Examples of minidress Prices range from around 60 pounds for a blouse, to 75 pounds for a minidress and 200 pounds for a wool blend coat. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The star wore a black-and-white polka dot minidress by La Roxx, sheer tights, black pumps and black sunglasses, giving photographers a good look at her engagement ring by holding her hand up to show off her large oval diamond. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 In between premieres, the human rights lawyer stepped out in a metallic fringe minidress lined with silver rhinestones during a date night with George Clooney. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minidress

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Noun

Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026
Apple Martin was spotted walking through Los Angeles in a white sundress.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sundress

Noun

Alcaraz is coming back from tenosynovitis, an injury in which fluid accumulates in the sheath that protects a key tendon in the wrist.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The tang had a tendency to work loose, and the sheath would often be less than secure, letting the knife fall out during a parachute drop.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of sheath

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Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026

Definition of kimono

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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.

— Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.

— Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022

Definition of housedress

Noun

The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.

— April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026

Definition of chemise

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By the grace of God for your mother and her Church, Trust the process for theirs; a sari or a muumuu or a bubu in her temple, Lululemon or Lilly Pulitzer in theirs.

— Taiye Selasi, New Yorker, 31 May 2026
Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.

— Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025

Definition of muumuu

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Timeless backs up Prince’s storied rep as his era’s most effortless genre jumper.

— Keith Murphy, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Mostly, however, smokejumpers described deep bonds of trust and friendship with their jumper brothers and sisters, and intense pride in their culture, which places a high value on selflessness and hard work.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of jumper

Noun

Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.

— Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025

Definition of shirtwaist

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