ball gown
Definition
- Noun:
- A formal evening dress worn to a ball: A "ball gown" is a long, elegant, and typically elaborate dress designed for formal social events known as balls. It is considered the most formal type of gown.
Usage
- The word "ball gown" is a compound noun. It is used to describe a specific, formal category of women's clothing.
- It is typically used in contexts related to formal events, high society, or historical settings.
Examples
- Noun:
- She looked stunning in her silk ball gown.
- The museum has an exhibition of 19th-century ball gowns.
- Finding the perfect ball gown for the charity gala was her top priority.
Advanced Usage
- "in a ball gown": Describes someone wearing this specific type of dress.
- The princess arrived at the palace in a magnificent ball gown.
Variants and Related Words
- Gown (noun): A long, elegant dress worn on formal occasions. "Ball gown" is a specific type of gown.
- Evening gown (noun): A formal dress for evening events. A ball gown is a type of evening gown, but often implies a more traditional or lavish style suitable for dancing.
- Formalwear (noun): Clothing designed for formal events.
Synonyms
- Formal gown: A general term for an elegant evening dress.
- Evening dress: A dress suitable for formal evening occasions.
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Casual wear: Everyday, informal clothing.
- Day dress: A dress intended for wear during the day, typically less formal.
Related Phrases / Collocations
- To wear a ball gown: The standard verb collocation.
- All the debutantes were required to wear a ball gown.
- Ball gown skirt: Refers specifically to the full, often voluminous skirt characteristic of many ball gowns.
- Design a ball gown: Refers to the act of creating such a dress.
Noun
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the most formal gown; worn to a ball
