dressing sacque

Thân thiện

A woman wears a dressing sacque over her nightgown.

Definition

Noun: A dressing sacque is a woman's loose, comfortable jacket, typically worn informally while dressing, grooming, or relaxing at home.

Usage

This word is a historical term for a specific type of informal garment. It describes a jacket designed for comfort and ease during private activities like dressing.

Examples

• The portrait from the 18th century shows the lady in a simple dressing sacque.
• She threw a dressing sacque over her nightgown before answering the door.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical, costume, or antique clothing contexts to describe period attire.
• It is sometimes spelled as "dressing sack," with "sacque" being an older variant.

Variants and Related Words

• Dressing sack: A variant spelling of "dressing sacque."
• Negligee: A more modern, related term for a woman's lightweight dressing gown or robe, often more decorative.
• Peignoir: A woman's dressing gown or negligee.

Synonyms

• Morning gown (historical)
• House jacket
• Informal jacket

Notes

"Dressing sacque" is an archaic compound noun. In modern descriptions, the single-word term "sacque" itself can refer to a loose-fitting gown or jacket from historical periods.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a woman's loose jacket; worn while dressing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dressing sack