polonaise
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9.9
A woman's dress with a tight top and an outer skirt gathered at the back to show an inner skirt
- noun
- /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/
- Archaic
:
polonesa (vestido)
- a silk polonaise
Examples
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I always enjoy a polonaise.
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Now the polonaise.
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She wore a beautiful polonaise to the ball, showcasing the layered design of its colorful underskirt.
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The actress chose a stunning blue polonaise for the historical costume event, perfectly capturing the fashion of the 18th century.
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At the exhibition, I admired a vintage polonaise that featured intricate embroidery and a fitted bodice.
Synonyms
dress
vspolonaise
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1.0
A one-piece outfit for women or girls with a top and skirt
is a fitted bodice style with a gathered overskirt revealing an underskirt
How Ornate
ball gown
8
3.5
8
3.5
polonaise
1
9.9
- Archaic
1
9.9
dress
333
1.0
333
1.0
morning dress
- Archaic
any old dress
- Informal
Surface Forms
polonaise singular
polonaises plural
Etymology
Polonaise comes from a French word meaning 'Polish' or 'from Poland' because the dress was based on Polish country styles with an overskirt pulled up at the back. So a polonaise is a woman's gown with a tight bodice and a gathered overskirt that shows the underskirt.