Dress
/dres/noun
A one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs.
She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
Often appears as...
- wear a dress
- fancy dress
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Event Appropriateness
Some dresses are suited for specific events, like 'ball gowns' for formal dances.
She chose a cocktail dress for the casual party.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variations
The style of dresses varies widely by culture and can carry traditional significance.
She wore a kimono, a traditional Japanese dress, to the festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Fashion Evolution
Dress styles can often signal the era they're from, like 'flapper dresses' from the 1920s.
Vintage shops often have dresses from the 1960s.
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