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full dress

1

noun

  1. the formal attire customarily worn in the evening, usually consisting of black tailcoats and white bow ties for men, and floor-length dresses for women.
  2. a ceremonial style of dress.


full-dress

2

[ fool-dres ]

adjective

  1. formal and complete in all details:

    a full-dress uniform.

  2. done or presented completely or thoroughly.

full dress

noun

    1. a formal or ceremonial style of dress, such as white tie and tails for a man and a full-length evening dress for a woman
    2. ( as modifier )

      full-dress uniform

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of full dress1

First recorded in 1755–65

Origin of full dress2

First recorded in 1755–65
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Example Sentences

The house, like every obvious manifestation of Palmer, is ready for a full-dress inspection.

Some of the guests actually arrive in full dress, including a man wearing a teetering cardboard dino head.

At sea he allows her to wear an easy negligé, but in port she must appear in full dress.

Such an invitation, addressed either to an intimate friend or mere acquaintance, will signify full dress.

The Prince and Princess appeared in full dress in the king's box, which is in the centre of the house.

The Opera—Here you should wear full dress, an opera cloak, and either a head-dress, or dressy bonnet of some thin material.

At an evening reception let the bride wear full dress, but not her wedding-dress.

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