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dress

British pronunciation/dɹˈɛs/
American pronunciation/ˈdɹɛs/
Dress
[NOUN]
1

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

synonyms : frock
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dress definition and meaning

What is a "dress"?

A dress is a garment that typically consists of a top and a skirt and is designed to be worn by women. Dresses come in a wide variety of styles, lengths, and materials, ranging from casual sundresses to formal evening gowns. They can be fitted or loose, plain or patterned, and may feature various necklines, sleeve lengths, and embellishments. Dresses are a versatile and popular choice of clothing for many occasions, including weddings, parties, and everyday wear. They can be paired with a variety of accessories, including shoes, jewelry, and handbags, to create a complete and fashionable outfit.

2

clothing in general

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3

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

synonyms : attire
garb
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to dress
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to put clothes on oneself

synonyms : get dressed
antonyms : undress
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2

to put clothes on another person

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3

to clean the wound properly and apply bandages in order to promote healing and to protect it from further harm

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4

dress or groom with elaborate care

synonyms : plume
preen
primp
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5

decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods

synonyms : garnish
trim
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6

dress in a certain manner

synonyms : dress up
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7

put a finish on

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8

kill and prepare for market or consumption

synonyms : dress out
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9

arrange attractively

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10

give a neat appearance to

synonyms : curry
groom
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11

convert into leather

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12

put a dressing on

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13

cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of

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14

provide with decoration

synonyms : decorate
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15

cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width

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16

arrange in ranks

synonyms : line up
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1

(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes

synonyms : full-dress
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2

suitable for formal occasions

synonyms : full-dress
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Examples
1My grandmother made a dress for me.
2The dress has decorative buttons along the neckline.
3The dress has a hidden pocket on the side.
4Both girls are wearing blue dresses.
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