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Definition of muumuu
muumuu
/ˈmuː.muː/
muu · muu
Plural:muumuus
muumuu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
A loose-fitting, brightly patterned dress of Hawaiian origin that hangs from the shoulders without a defined waistline.
Example
"She wore a colorful floral muumuu to stay cool during the afternoon luau on the beach."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 20th century from Hawaiian muʻumuʻu, literally meaning 'cut off' or 'shortened,' because the original undergarment adaptation of the formal missionary dress lacked a yoke and train.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muumuu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muumuu