Definition
minaudiere
noun
- A small, ornamental handbag or evening bag, typically rigid or structured, used for carrying personal items to formal events.
Usage: Also spelled 'minaudière' (French origin).; Formal or fashion-related context.
Examples
- She carried a jeweled minaudiere to the gala.
- The designer's new minaudiere collection featured intricate beadwork.
- A gold minaudiere complemented her formal dress perfectly.
- The vintage minaudiere was lined with silk and had a silver clasp.
- For the wedding, she chose a small minaudiere instead of a large purse.