dress
- noun
- /drɛs/
- For the gala, she chose an elegant dress that turned everyone's heads.
- a dress code
- formal dress
- style of dress
It's not giving super much wedding dress, more like white dress.
- It's not giving super much wedding dress, more like white dress.
- I love this dress like I love it.
- But this dress has me feeling some kind.
- And then I have this black floral print dress that's a little bit more dressy.
- Or I think that dress is well worth the looks that you're serving.
- Father, mother, dear, why was the dress stored in the freezer?
- We're going to have to wear a dress today that's better.
- Oh my gosh, guys, this dress is a Christmas tree.
- So this dress of mine, blazer, hottest dress inside.
- But that same dress has to be around the same SRP.
Examples
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You know, I bought this dress to go to one event.
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Will you be attending our dress rehearsal tonight?
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I heard we got a new dress code around here.
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The dress code is quite laid back.
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Paris Casino has a strict dress code.
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Yeah, yeah, the dress is from Princess Polly.
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Then she changed into one of her mother's casual summer dresses and high-heeled shoes.
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She wore a beautiful dress to the wedding ceremony.
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He admired the intricate details on the dress displayed in the boutique.
Synonyms
Things you wear to cover your body, like shirts and coats
Things you wear to cover your body
Clothing for a particular purpose or event
Clothes for special or formal occasions, like a suit
Clothes of a special type worn for a role or occasion
Clothes for special events in the evening, like suits or long dresses
A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion
Clothes people put on to cover their body
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
A formal uniform worn by people in the military for ceremonies and official events
- Formal
A very formal uniform that military or navy officers wear at official ceremonies
Ordinary clothes worn by people who are not soldiers, police, or religious leaders
- Archaic
A heavy airtight suit that gave divers air while working underwater before modern diving gear
Formal men's clothes for daytime that include a tailcoat, waistcoat and striped trousers
- Informal
A dress with soft decorative details like ruffles or ribbons that shows a feminine style
A piece of clothing with thin straps behind the neck and a loose straight shape
A neat, classic style of clothing with blazers and ties like private school students wear
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dress comes from the Old French dresser 'to make ready' and the Latin direct 'straight'. That's why dress can mean the way you prepare yourself — your clothing or style for a special occasion.