muumuu

noun

Definition of muumuunext
as in housedress

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Recent Examples of muumuu 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 The muumuu originated in Hawai’i in the 19th century, initially worn by Christian missionaries to cover Hawaiian women according to Western standards of modesty. — Essence, 17 July 2025 Brando acted with an ice-bucket on his head, imitated the Queen of England in his line readings and performed bongos at the wrap party while wearing a muumuu. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 The singer hosted the European Music Awards in everything from a hair-raising strapless strapless dress to a sheer hooded muumuu and Kiki boots. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muumuu
  1. housedress
  2. sundress
  3. kimono
  4. minidress
  5. chemise
  6. sheath
  7. shirtwaist
  8. jumper
Noun
  • 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
  • Bronze wore light brown shorts with a white shirt, while Sterling wore a white sundress with orange stripes.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the actress wore a floaty off-white sundress with a smocked bodice and a thick, textured midiskirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sundress
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • In addition to Hathaway’s fuchsia and red moment, Madonna showcased a hot pink and black slingback pump from Saint Laurent at the label’s men’s show in Paris in June, pairing the shoes with a lacy red long-sleeve minidress.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Shorter hemlines may be egging on this summer skin trend, but don’t toss that minidress just yet.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • 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
  • British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • The two-time Olympic champion from Norway hadn’t raced since having surgery early this year to clean up scar tissue on the protective sheath around his left Achilles tendon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gay then allegedly returned to his vehicle and came back with a machete in its sheath.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheath
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
Noun
  • Buhner hit a 3-pointer to give Portland its first double-digit lead at 45-35, and Leite hit a jumper with two seconds left for a 51-37 advantage at halftime.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Nneka Ogwumike had a go-ahead layup, Wheeler hit a pull-up 10-foot jumper, and Monique Akoa Makani and Wheeler had the final two baskets in the late run for the Sparks (12-18), who won for just the third time in the past nine games.
    — Staff, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of jumper

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“Muumuu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muumuu. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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