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dress

dress

333 1.0
Clothes of a particular style or for a special occasion
  • noun
  • /drɛs/
translation icon : vestimenta
  • 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.

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Examples

  • You know, I bought this dress to go to one event.

  • Will you be attending our dress rehearsal tonight?

  • I heard we got a new dress code around here.

  • The dress code is quite laid back.

  • Paris Casino has a strict dress code.

  • Yeah, yeah, the dress is from Princess Polly.

  • Then she changed into one of her mother's casual summer dresses and high-heeled shoes.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • She wore a beautiful dress to the wedding ceremony.

  • He admired the intricate details on the dress displayed in the boutique.

Synonyms

clothes
vsdress
1.0

Things you wear to cover your body, like shirts and coats

is more about clothing chosen for a style or special occasion
clothing
vsdress
530 1.0

Things you wear to cover your body

highlights items chosen for style or special occasions
apparel
vsdress
  • Formal
57 3.8

Clothing for a particular purpose or event

is everyday or special clothing focusing on style or occasion
attire
vsdress
  • Formal
51 4.3

Clothes for special or formal occasions, like a suit

is general clothing emphasising particular style or special occasions
garb
vsdress
24 6.5

Clothes of a special type worn for a role or occasion

is broader meaning clothing for style or occasion not only roles
formalwear
vsdress
3 3.6

Clothes for special events in the evening, like suits or long dresses

is broader covering style or special occasions beyond formal evenings
turnout
vsdress
  • UK
2 7.1

A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion

is a general term for clothing with attention to style or occasion
wearing apparel
vsdress
1 2.8

Clothes people put on to cover their body

is more everyday and style focused clothing for special events

Idioms

to dress to kill
  • Informal
1 6.2

To wear very attractive clothes to impress people

To wear clothes like a cowboy, for example a hat and boots

Compounds

62 1.0

A long formal gown worn by a bride at her wedding

40 2.5

Rules about what clothes people can or must wear in a place

26 1.0

A dress that is black and often worn for formal or special occasions

dress rehearsal
  • Specialized
20 3.3

A full practice of a play in costume before opening night

A short elegant dress for women to wear at evening events

9 2.7

A formal men's shirt with a stiff front, worn with a tuxedo

dress uniform
  • Specialized
8 4.1

A formal uniform worn by people in the military for ceremonies and official events

A formal dress worn by women for evening events

A simple black dress to wear to many events like a party or dinner

6 1.1

A shop that sells women's dresses and matching jewelry

5 3.5

A costume people wear to hide who they are at a party

dress blues
  • Jargon
5 6.1

A formal military uniform worn for ceremonies and official events

2 2.6

A very short dress that ends well above the knees

2 3.1

A dress made of soft velvet worn for special occasions

dress whites
  • Specialized
1 6.0

Formal white uniforms people in the military wear for ceremonies

full dress
  • Formal
1 6.8

Formal evening clothes for men worn at very important events

battle dress
  • Specialized
1 6.0

A soldier's uniform worn for fighting and work in the field

1 7.0

A formal party where people wear costumes and masks and dance

1 6.0

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

1 5.4

A curved section of seats above the main floor with a good view of the stage

1 3.5

A formal men's outfit with a tailcoat and trousers for evening events

A loose women's dress with gathered sleeves and simple embroidery

A dress with a full, rounded skirt that looks puffy like a princess dress

A dress with a collar and buttons down the front

dinner dress
  • Formal
3.4

A formal long gown worn to evening events like dinners

diving dress
  • Archaic
8.0

A heavy airtight suit that gave divers air while working underwater before modern diving gear

A hanger shaped like shoulders for holding clothes like dresses

5.3

A tall formal hat for men often covered with silk or fur and worn with a formal suit

A rack that shows dresses for sale in a shop

any old dress
  • Informal
1.6

A plain dress with nothing special about it

A dress with ruffled layers that move when you walk

full-dress
  • Formal
6.9

Needing formal clothes for a ceremony or event

full-dress
  • Formal
7.2

Being formal and complete in every part

A dress with a young, playful, slightly childlike style

8.2

Formal men's clothes for daytime that include a tailcoat, waistcoat and striped trousers

morning dress
  • Archaic
7.1

A simple dress a woman wears at home for morning housework

girlie dress
  • Informal
3.5

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

Traditional clothing worn by Qaren people with distinctive patterns and styles

Romish dress
  • Archaic
9.9

A style of clothing worn for Roman Catholic ceremonies or by priests

A dress with a full, puffed skirt that sticks out

A neat, classic style of clothing with blazers and ties like private school students wear

schmancy dress
  • Informal
8.9

A fancy stylish outfit that people wear to special events

6.2

A formal dress made of silk for special occasions

A tight dress that shows the shape of the body

A smooth, close-fitting outfit that looks elegant and modern

A dress with a full skirt that spins when you turn

A close-fitting dress that shows and flatters curves

How Formal

business suit
16 1.8
dress
333 1.0

Surface Forms

dress singular
dresses plural

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.