babydoll
babydoll Lexical Profile
babydoll Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Of a woman's dress or top, having a high empire waistline and a short, loose, flared skirt.
"She wore a vintage floral babydoll dress with combat boots for a classic nineties look."
• noun
A short, loose-fitting, sleeveless nightgown or negligee for women, often gathered at a high waistline and worn with matching briefs.
"The boutique's summer sleepwear collection featured lightweight silk robes and lace-trimmed babydolls."
A toy doll designed to resemble a human infant.
"The toddler carefully tucked her favorite plastic babydoll into the miniature wooden cradle."
An informal term of endearment or affectionate address, typically used for a young woman or child.
"He smiled and asked, "What would you like to order for dinner tonight, babydoll?""
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Word Origin & Etymology
The garment sense was popularized in the 1950s by designer Sylvia Pedlar and gained widespread recognition through the 1956 film 'Baby Doll', in which the main character wore the short, ruffled sleepwear.