shirtdress

noun

shirt·​dress ˈshərt-ˌdres How to pronounce shirtdress (audio)
: a tailored dress patterned after a shirt and having buttons down the front

Examples of shirtdress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Courtside Polish For days when the sun is shining brightly, a crisp poplin shirtdress is an effortless pick. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2024 Pair these with miniskirts or denim shorts earlier in the season, then switch to shirtdresses as temperatures drop. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 July 2024 For the occasion, Queen Letizia wore a shirtdress courtesy of Carolina Herrera. Julia Teti, WWD, 23 July 2024 Keep an effortless style in your travel rotation, like this popover shirtdress, which features extended shoulder seams and a cinching tie waist. Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for shirtdress 

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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 18 Aug. 2024.

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