milkmaid

noun

milk·​maid ˈmilk-ˌmād How to pronounce milkmaid (audio)
: dairymaid

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The mom of three matched her corset, milkmaid-style top and frilly hot pants to her husband's white shirt, with the pair also donning cowboy boots and hats for the occasion. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026 The structured bodice, tie-front detail, and A-line skirt add even more delicate touches to this romantic milkmaid style. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 From all sides, the contours of the original house remained visible through the metal—the architectural equivalent of one of Vermeer’s milkmaids dressing up as a robot. — Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025 Honestly, the choices are staggering, from lightweight linen minis and flowy maxis for last-minute getaways or destination weddings to slinky slips for date nights and versatile milkmaid styles for transitional dressing. — Esther Newman, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for milkmaid

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milkmaid was in 1552

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“Milkmaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milkmaid. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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