dress whites
Definition
- Noun:
- A dress uniform for formal occasions: "Dress whites" refers to a specific type of formal military or naval uniform, traditionally white in color, worn for ceremonies, parades, or other official events.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The sailors looked sharp in their dress whites for the change of command ceremony.
- Regulations require officers to wear dress whites at the formal dinner.
Advanced Usage
- "In full dress whites": wearing the complete and correct dress white uniform.
- The honor guard stood at attention in full dress whites.
Variants and Related Words
- Dress uniform (n): the formal military attire for ceremonies, which can come in various colors like "dress blues" or "dress whites".
- Service dress (n): a slightly less formal type of military uniform for official duties.
Synonyms
- Full dress uniform: the complete formal military attire.
- Ceremonial uniform: a uniform worn for formal ceremonies and events.
Related Phrases
- To be in whites: a colloquial phrase meaning to be wearing a white uniform, often implying a formal or dress context.
- The entire crew was in whites for the admiral's inspection.
Notes on Meaning
- The term "dress whites" is specific to uniforms, particularly in naval contexts. It is a compound noun where "dress" indicates the uniform's formality and "whites" specifies its color. It is not used for casual white clothing.
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a dress uniform for formal occasions
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