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minidress

British  
/ ˈmɪnɪˌdrɛs /

noun

  1. Often shortened to: mini.  a very short dress, at least four inches above the knee

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Sometimes she’s wearing a tightly laced corset, a wool minidress or a methodical two-piece set.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles brought a pop of colour to the Met Gala carpet with a striking blue minidress that featured a collared neckline, a long train and jewelled appliques.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

On Wednesday, she revealed several futuristic fashion choices: an iridescent-effect minidress; a shimmery gold bodysuit festooned with black opera gloves covering strategic locations; a black-and-silver suit that resembled royal armor.

From New York Times • May 10, 2023

After a cascade of black outfits for both women and men, a sudden burst of bright pink surfaced, in a wool cropped jacket and miniskirt, then a minidress in a tangerine hue.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023

My mom bought me pink hair paint and I wore a blue sequined minidress and leather jacket.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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