dinner gown
Definition
Noun: A formal dress, typically long and elegant, worn for evening social events, especially formal dinners or evening parties.
Usage
- As a direct object: She chose a beautiful silk dinner gown for the gala.
- With a possessive: Her dinner gown was the talk of the evening.
- Described by adjectives: She wore an elegant, black dinner gown.
Examples
- The invitation specified "black tie," so she knew her dinner gown was appropriate.
- For the charity ball, all the women arrived in stunning dinner gowns.
- She accessorized her simple dinner gown with a statement necklace.
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a level of formality suitable for events like banquets, operas, or formal dinners, as opposed to casual evening wear.
- While historically common, "dinner gown" is somewhat formal and traditional in modern usage; terms like "evening gown" or "formal dress" are often used interchangeably.
Variants and Related Words
- Evening gown (n): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "dinner gown."
- Gown (n): The broader category, which can include nightgowns, academic gowns, and wedding gowns.
- Formal wear (n): The general category of clothing for formal events.
Synonyms
- Evening dress
- Formal gown
- Ball gown (specifically for very formal dances or balls)
Antonyms
- Day dress
- Casual wear
- Lounge wear
Noun
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a gown for evening wear
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