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 Meanwhile, Dorothea Hurley—Bon Jovi’s wife and Bongiovi’s mother, for those following along at home—wore a navy shirtdress and metallic T-strap sandals. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 July 2024 For the occasion, Kylie dressed up in a chic blue-and-white pinstripe shirtdress and brown strappy sandals, the perfect choice for a hot day on the French Riviera. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024 Princess Beatrice opted for a polka dot midi shirtdress in silk courtesy of Crida Milano. Julia Teti, WWD, 18 June 2024 How to wear a flannel as a dress Grab a flannel that's triple your normal size (the men's department at your local thrift store is always a good place to start) and button it up like a shirtdress. Halie Lesavage, Glamour, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for shirtdress 

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Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 Jul. 2024.

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