dirndl UK /ˈdɜːndl̩/US /ˈdɜɹnd(ə)l/ noun2 •A traditional Alpine woman's dress having a tight bodice and full skirt.For a change, Selina was not in slacks, but in a simple dirndl and sandals. — 1961 •In full dirndl skirt: a full skirt with a tight waistband resembling one which is part of a traditional Alpine woman's dress. formsdirndls