dress

noun
UK: /dres/
US: /dres/

  1. A piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and part or all of the legs.

    1. She is wearing a beautiful red dress to the party tonight. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bride's dress was handmade with intricate lace detailing and a long train. [ ] [ ]

  2. Clothing in general; attire.

    1. The store sells children's dress for special occasions. [ ] [ ]
    2. Formal dress is required for the company's annual awards ceremony, including a suit or gown. [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular style of clothing.

    1. Her style of dress is very casual and comfortable for everyday wear. [ ] [ ]
    2. The traditional dress of the region includes brightly colored fabrics and intricate embroidery. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wear gown clothe garb don clothing frock apparel attire
dress verb

  1. To put clothes on.

    1. I need to dress before we go out for dinner. [ ] [ ]
    2. She takes a long time to dress in the morning, carefully selecting each item. [ ] [ ]

  2. To wear clothes of a particular type.

    1. They dressed in costume for the Halloween party. [ ] [ ]
    2. For the interview, it's important to dress professionally, showing respect for the company. [ ] [ ]

  3. To prepare or treat something for a particular purpose.

    1. Dress the salad with oil and vinegar before serving. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wound needs to be cleaned and dressed properly to prevent infection. [ ] [ ]
dress transitive-verb

  1. To prepare food for cooking or eating.

    1. She dresses the chicken with herbs and spices. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before grilling, he likes to dress the steak with a marinade overnight for extra flavor. [ ] [ ]
dress intransitive-verb

  1. To put on clothes.

    1. I dress quickly in the morning because I'm always late. [ ] [ ]
    2. He needs to dress warmly because it is very cold outside today. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dress" in English means: A piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and part or all of the legs., Clothing in general; attire., A particular style of clothing..

The phonetic transcription of "dress" is /dres/ in British English and /dres/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dress": wear, gown, clothe, garb, don, clothing, frock, apparel, attire.

Example usage of "dress": "She is wearing a beautiful red dress to the party tonight.". More examples on the page.