dinner dress
Definition
- Noun:
- A formal gown for evening wear: A "dinner dress" is a formal dress, typically elegant and often long, worn for evening social events such as dinners, parties, or formal gatherings.
Usage
- The term "dinner dress" specifically refers to the garment itself. It is used to describe a woman's formal attire suitable for evening occasions.
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In earlier fashion eras, a "dinner dress" had a very specific meaning, denoting a dress worn for formal dinners at home, which was less elaborate than a full "ball gown" but more formal than daywear.
- Modern Context: Today, the term is often synonymous with "cocktail dress" or "evening gown," though it can imply a specific level of formality appropriate for a seated dinner event.
Variants and Related Words
- Evening gown (n): A long, formal dress for evening events.
- Cocktail dress (n): A shorter, semi-formal dress typically worn for late afternoon or early evening parties.
- Formalwear (n): Clothing designed for formal social events.
Synonyms
- Evening dress
- Formal gown
- Evening gown
Antonyms
- Casual wear
- Day dress
- Sportswear
Related Phrases
- Black-tie attire: A formal dress code for which a dinner dress or evening gown is appropriate.
- Example: The invitation specified black-tie attire, so she chose a classic dinner dress.
Noun
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a gown for evening wear
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