the ordinary uniform of a soldier, consisting of tunic and trousers
battle dress in American English
noun
military field uniform and accouterments, generally camouflaged and stripped of all ornamentation
Word origin
[1935–40]This word is first recorded in the period 1935–40. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Arts and Crafts Movement, fluorocarbon, hard core, roadblock, walk-through
Examples of 'battle dress' in a sentence
battle dress
She didn't want Caroline to die at the sight of her in full battle dress.
Cathy Kelly JUST BETWEEN US (2002)
She, of course, was in full battle dress complete with capacious handbag.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
I would take more notice of him if he discarded his ermine cloak and donned battle dress.
The Sun (2009)
After weeks of retreat and defeat, he stands surrounded by his men, moustache clipped, battle dress immaculate and a stiff smile.