dressing sack
Definition
- Noun:
- A woman's loose jacket: A garment, typically worn by women, that is loose-fitting and designed to be worn over other clothing, often while dressing or during informal moments at home.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She threw on a dressing sack over her nightgown before answering the door.
- In the 19th century, a dressing sack was a common part of a woman's at-home wardrobe.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Descriptive Context: The term "dressing sack" is largely historical and describes a specific, informal garment from past eras, emphasizing its function as a cover-up worn during the process of dressing or in private settings.
Variants and Related Words
- Dressing gown: A more common modern term for a loose robe worn at home.
- Peignoir: A synonym, often referring to a woman's dressing gown made of lightweight fabric.
- Housecoat: A term for a casual robe or coat worn around the house.
Synonyms
- Negligee: A woman's dressing gown, often more decorative.
- Robe: A general term for a loose outer garment.
- Wrapper: An old-fashioned term for a loose garment worn at home.
Antonyms
- Formal wear: Clothing intended for public or formal occasions.
- Tailored jacket: A fitted, structured jacket, as opposed to a loose one.
Related Phrases
- To be in one's dressing sack: An old-fashioned phrase describing the state of wearing this informal garment, typically at home.
- She was still in her dressing sack when the guests arrived unexpectedly.
Noun
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a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing
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