sheath
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- noun
- /ʃiːθ/
:
vestido ajustado
- She wore a stunning black sheath dress to the formal dinner.
- sheath dress
- sleeveless sheath
- black sheath
Examples
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For the sheath dress underneath, I'm going to mimic this one.
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Her dress is a sheath, sleeveless and black.
Fiction book (2000) -
She's wearing a black sheath.
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I like a basic sheath for a conference because I can swap jackets over it.
Blog text (14) -
Her smart black sheath and stilettos only emphasized her gaunt frame.
Fiction book (1993) -
A perfectly coifed blonde in a flax-colored sheath introduces herself as Mary Beth and asks if she needs help.
Fiction book (1996) -
She'd chosen to wear a cranberry-colored silk sheath with narrow straps and a scooped neckline.
Fiction book (2002) -
Finally, unable to decipher any pattern, she opted for simplicity: a low-cut, shimmering crimson sheath held up with spaghetti straps.
Fiction book (2001) -
The bride chose a beautiful white sheath for her wedding day.
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At the gala, many women showcased elegant sheath dresses that highlighted their figures.
Synonyms
A smooth, close-fitting outfit that looks elegant and modern
A tight dress that shows the shape of the body
Compounds
- Specialized
A thin fatty layer that covers nerve fibers and helps signals travel faster
- Specialized
A row of long metal or concrete posts placed side by side to hold back soil and water
How Fitted
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sheath comes from an old word for a tight 'cover' for a blade, and people later used the image of that close cover for clothing. So a sheath dress is a straight, close-fitting outfit that fits like a smooth cover.