muumuu

Thân thiện

A woman wears a colorful muumuu while gardening in her backyard.

Definition

Noun: A long, loose-fitting dress that hangs straight from the shoulders, typically made from brightly colored fabric and often featuring a floral print. It is characterized by having no waistline or belt.

Usage

The word "muumuu" specifically refers to a single, distinct type of garment. It is used as a countable noun. * She wore a comfortable muumuu to the beachside luau. * The store sells a variety of colorful muumuus.

Examples

• On hot days, she prefers the cool comfort of a cotton muumuu.
• The traditional Hawaiian muumuu is often made from lightweight, breathable fabric.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other items in the style of the dress.
  • The boutique specialized in muumuu dresses and matching accessories.

Variants and Related Words

• Muʻumuʻu: This is the original Hawaiian spelling of the word, from which "muumuu" is derived. It means "cut off" or "amputated," referring to the dress's origins as a shortened version of the more formal holokū gown introduced by missionaries.

Synonyms

• Shift dress: A straight, loose dress hanging from the shoulders, though typically less voluminous and not necessarily associated with Hawaiian style.
• Tent dress: A dress that is very wide at the hem, flaring out from the shoulders or bustline like a tent.

Antonyms

• Sheath dress: A close-fitting, straight dress.
• Fitted dress: A dress tailored to follow the contours of the body.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman's loose unbelted dress

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