midinette

mid·i·nette

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-n-et; French mee-dee-net]
- /ˌmɪd nˈɛt; French mi diˈnɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-n-et; French mee-dee-net]
- /ˌmɪd nˈɛt; French mi diˈnɛt/

Definitions of midinette word

noun plural midinette a young Parisian saleswoman or seamstress. 1
noun midinette A seamstress or assistant in a Parisian fashion house. 1
noun midinette a Parisian seamstress or salesgirl in a clothes shop 0
noun midinette a young Parisian shopgirl, esp. one who works in a dress shop 0

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Origin of midinette

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < French, blend of midi noon and dînette light meal (see dinner, -ette); hence, one who has time for only a light meal at noon, with play on -ette as a feminine personal suffix, as in grisette grisette

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Parts of speech for Midinette

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midinette popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Antonyms for midinette

noun midinette

dinette — a small space or alcove, often in or near the kitchen, serving as an informal dining area.

Just one Antonym for midinette