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Dress

UK /["/dres/"]/US /["/dres/"]/

Definition

a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles

In simple words: A piece of clothing worn by women that covers the body and legs.

Examples

  • She wore a beautiful dress to the party.
  • The dress is made of silk and feels very smooth.
  • He bought a new dress for her birthday.
  • The wedding dress was unforgettable and stunning.
  • She loves to dress in bright colors during the summer.

Usage notes

Use 'dress' when talking about women's clothing. In a formal context, it can refer to attire. Avoid in slang contexts where informal fashions are discussed.

Grammar pattern

dress + object

Memory hint

Remember 'dress' — think of someone getting ready for a party, picking the best outfit.

Collocations

  • beautiful
  • elegant
  • gorgeous
  • unzip
  • zip
  • zip up
  • shop
  • designer
  • size
  • in a/​the dress
  • ceremonial
  • formal
  • casual
  • code
  • sense
  • coat
  • in… dress

Synonyms

  • gown
  • outfit
  • attire
  • frock
  • garment

Antonyms

  • undress

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'dress' as a verb and noun.
  • Using 'dresses' for all clothing types without specifying.
  • Sometimes misspelled as 'dres'.