Word: Morning Dress
Definition:
"Morning dress" is a term used to describe specific types of clothing. It can mean two different things depending on the context:
Usage Instructions:
- When talking about women's morning dress, you can use it in sentences like, "She wore a lovely morning dress while cleaning the house." - For men, you might say, "He looked very smart in his morning dress at the daytime wedding."
Examples: - Women: "Her morning dress was made of soft cotton, perfect for a sunny day at home." - Men: "The groom requested that all the guests wear morning dress for the outdoor ceremony."
Advanced Usage:
In more formal contexts, "morning dress" for men can be a requirement for certain social events, such as royal gatherings or high-end weddings. It's a sign of elegance and respect for the occasion.
Word Variants: - Morning Coat: This refers specifically to the coat part of the morning dress for men. - Day Dress: This can refer to a woman's dress suitable for daytime wear, similar to morning dress but not necessarily informal.
Different Meanings:
While "morning dress" primarily refers to clothing, the term "morning" itself can relate to the time of day, meaning the period from sunrise until noon.
Synonyms: - For women's informal dresses: "house dress," "day dress." - For men's morning dress: "formal wear," "daytime formal attire."
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "morning dress," but you can use related phrases like "dress up" (to wear formal or special clothes) or "put on" (to wear clothing).