dress

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verb

ˈdres

dressed; dressing; dresses

transitive verb

: to make or set straight

: to arrange (troops, equipment, etc.) in a straight line and at proper intervals

: to prepare for use or service

specifically : to prepare for cooking or for the table

dress a salad

: to add decorative details or accessories to : embellish

: to put clothes on

dress a child

: to provide with clothing

feed and dress a growing family

archaic : dress down

: to apply dressings or medicaments to

dress a wound

b(1)

: to arrange (the hair) by combing, brushing, or curling

(2)

: to groom and curry (an animal)

: to kill and prepare for market or for consumption

—often used with out

: cultivate, tend

especially : to apply manure or fertilizer to

dress a field

: to put through a finishing process

especially : to trim and smooth the surface of (a material, such as lumber or stone)

intransitive verb

: to put on clothing

: to put on or wear formal, elaborate, or fancy clothes

dress for dinner

of a food animal : to weigh after being dressed

—often used with out

: to align oneself with the next soldier in a line to make the line straight

Example Sentences

Verb They dressed themselves in a hurry. He dressed the child in a snowsuit. She showered, dressed, and ate breakfast. She dressed warmly for skiing. She is dressing for the opera. They always dress for dinner. The nurse dressed the cut on my knee. Noun She wore dresses only on special occasions. She wore a short black dress to the party. Her wedding dress was decorated with lace. The guests were clothed in traditional Indian dress. It is wise to wear conservative dress to an interview. Adjective I wore dress pants and a nice sweater. the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

McGrew loves to dress herself (and her kids) up for Halloween.

Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Toughen up the look in a lug-sole boot, or dress it up with a flirty cocktail shoe.

Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 Keep them washed and dried but wait to dress them until just before serving.

Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 He has been known to dress him in a tuxedo and sunglasses, and sometimes even a hat.

Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 These days — no longer able to bathe or dress himself, and speaking with frequent pauses between sentences to sneak in a breath — Begay laments his decision to work in the mines.

Eli Cahan, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Take advantage of this expansive effect by leaving windows bare, or dress them with draperies that match the color of the walls to create a seamless look.

Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Keep it simple with a loaf of bread and a 1st place medal, or dress it up with a red, white, and blue '80s-style sweatband and socks set.

Terri Robertson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 Like other Minimalists, the Bechers conspicuously made humble art that didn’t dress itself up as art.

Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022

Noun

For her red-carpet hosting gig, Laverne Cox wore a dress from Olivier Rousteing's fall 2022 couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier.

Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 The dress, with its fluttery streams of fabric, boosted her mood.

Laura Neilson, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Inventing Anna actor wore a dramatic Jean Paul Gaultier mini dress on the 2022 Emmys red carpet, complete with exaggerated hip padding and swirling boob cones—a silhouette associated both with the French design house and Madonna.

Ana Escalante, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Zendaya wore a black fitted, sleeveless midi dress, featuring a scoop neckline and high leg slit, per photos published by the Daily Mail.

Leah Campano, Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 The former first lady, her lips pursed, is seated on a sofa in the Red Room in a strapless, light blue dress.

Darlene Superville, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 She’s dressed in a body-hugging fire engine-red dress — the kind that would provoke a side eye of both judgment and reluctant approval from Barbara Howard, an enthusiast of cardigans and sensible shoes — for a subsequent photo shoot.

Yvonne Villarrealstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The singer's navy blue gown was a gorgeous rumpled, off-the-shoulder dress from Jean Paul Gaultier.

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Take for example the album cover for her latest album, Corazon y Cabeza, which features Bagwell donning a stunning red dress from Akira.

Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022

Adjective

That's the case even if the job does not require dress clothes.

Daniel B. Kline, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2017 Dress code controversies are nothing new, especially in the era of social media.

Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 29 Aug. 2017 Factor in alterations: Dress alterations can be costly, so talk to your salon about their policy in advance.

Emily Valla, idahostatesman, 21 July 2017 Dress-code-busting aside, these are some excellent, just-DGAF-enough outfits.

Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 13 July 2017 Dress code double standards not only can make summer unbearable but also serve to police people's gender expression.

Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 23 June 2017 Dress Meets Body collection, which is set in a large funnel-like space with a video of Merce Cunningham’s dancers performing in the clothing by viewers’ feet.

Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 May 2017 Dress rehearsals are over and the Sky open their season Sunday on the road against the second-ranked Minnesota Lynx.

Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017 Dress blues and elegant gowns were the order of the day, at the Windsor High School annual Air Force Junior ROTC Ball, on April 22.

Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 5 May 2017 See More

单词	dresses
释义	dress 1 of 3 verb ˈdres dressed; dressing; dresses transitive verb 1 a : to make or set straight b : to arrange (troops, equipment, etc.) in a straight line and at proper intervals 2 : to prepare for use or service specifically : to prepare for cooking or for the table dress a salad 3 : to add decorative details or accessories to : embellish 4 a : to put clothes on dress a child b : to provide with clothing feed and dress a growing family 5 archaic : dress down 6 a : to apply dressings or medicaments to dress a wound b(1) : to arrange (the hair) by combing, brushing, or curling (2) : to groom and curry (an animal) c : to kill and prepare for market or for consumption —often used with out d : cultivate, tend especially : to apply manure or fertilizer to dress a field e : to put through a finishing process especially : to trim and smooth the surface of (a material, such as lumber or stone) intransitive verb 1 a : to put on clothing b : to put on or wear formal, elaborate, or fancy clothes dress for dinner 2 of a food animal : to weigh after being dressed —often used with out 3 : to align oneself with the next soldier in a line to make the line straight dress 2 of 3 noun 1 : apparel, clothing 2 : an outer garment (as for a woman or girl) usually consisting of a one-piece bodice and skirt 3 : covering, adornment, or appearance appropriate or peculiar to a particular time 4 : a particular form of presentation : guise dress 3 of 3 adjective 1 : suitable for a formal occasion dress clothes dress shoes 2 : requiring or permitting formal dress a dress affair 3 : relating to or used for a dress dress material Phrases dress ship : to ornament a ship for a celebration by hoisting national ensigns at the mastheads and running a line of signal flags and pennants from bow to stern Synonyms Verb bandage bind swathe Noun frock gown Adjective dressy formal See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They dressed themselves in a hurry. He dressed the child in a snowsuit. She showered, dressed, and ate breakfast. She dressed warmly for skiing. She is dressing for the opera. They always dress for dinner. The nurse dressed the cut on my knee. Noun She wore dresses only on special occasions. She wore a short black dress to the party. Her wedding dress was decorated with lace. The guests were clothed in traditional Indian dress. It is wise to wear conservative dress to an interview. Adjective I wore dress pants and a nice sweater. the naval commander wore his dress uniform to the ball See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb McGrew loves to dress herself (and her kids) up for Halloween. Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2022 Toughen up the look in a lug-sole boot, or dress it up with a flirty cocktail shoe. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2022 Keep them washed and dried but wait to dress them until just before serving. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 31 Aug. 2022 He has been known to dress him in a tuxedo and sunglasses, and sometimes even a hat. Cathy Free, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 These days — no longer able to bathe or dress himself, and speaking with frequent pauses between sentences to sneak in a breath — Begay laments his decision to work in the mines. Eli Cahan, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2022 Take advantage of this expansive effect by leaving windows bare, or dress them with draperies that match the color of the walls to create a seamless look. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022 Keep it simple with a loaf of bread and a 1st place medal, or dress it up with a red, white, and blue '80s-style sweatband and socks set. Terri Robertson, Country Living, 16 Aug. 2022 Like other Minimalists, the Bechers conspicuously made humble art that didn’t dress itself up as art. Richard B. Woodward, WSJ, 10 Aug. 2022 Noun For her red-carpet hosting gig, Laverne Cox wore a dress from Olivier Rousteing's fall 2022 couture collection for Jean Paul Gaultier. Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 Sep. 2022 The dress, with its fluttery streams of fabric, boosted her mood. Laura Neilson, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The Inventing Anna actor wore a dramatic Jean Paul Gaultier mini dress on the 2022 Emmys red carpet, complete with exaggerated hip padding and swirling boob cones—a silhouette associated both with the French design house and Madonna. Ana Escalante, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2022 Zendaya wore a black fitted, sleeveless midi dress, featuring a scoop neckline and high leg slit, per photos published by the Daily Mail. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 8 Sep. 2022 The former first lady, her lips pursed, is seated on a sofa in the Red Room in a strapless, light blue dress. Darlene Superville, ajc, 7 Sep. 2022 She’s dressed in a body-hugging fire engine-red dress — the kind that would provoke a side eye of both judgment and reluctant approval from Barbara Howard, an enthusiast of cardigans and sensible shoes — for a subsequent photo shoot. Yvonne Villarrealstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022 The singer's navy blue gown was a gorgeous rumpled, off-the-shoulder dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 28 Aug. 2022 Take for example the album cover for her latest album, Corazon y Cabeza, which features Bagwell donning a stunning red dress from Akira. Tricia Despres, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 Adjective That's the case even if the job does not require dress clothes. Daniel B. Kline, USA TODAY, 31 Aug. 2017 Dress code controversies are nothing new, especially in the era of social media. Rafael Guerrero, chicagotribune.com, 29 Aug. 2017 Factor in alterations: Dress alterations can be costly, so talk to your salon about their policy in advance. Emily Valla, idahostatesman, 21 July 2017 Dress-code-busting aside, these are some excellent, just-DGAF-enough outfits. Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 13 July 2017 Dress code double standards not only can make summer unbearable but also serve to police people's gender expression. Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 23 June 2017 Dress Meets Body collection, which is set in a large funnel-like space with a video of Merce Cunningham’s dancers performing in the clothing by viewers’ feet. Steff Yotka, Vogue, 1 May 2017 Dress rehearsals are over and the Sky open their season Sunday on the road against the second-ranked Minnesota Lynx. Phil Thompson, chicagotribune.com, 12 May 2017 Dress blues and elegant gowns were the order of the day, at the Windsor High School annual Air Force Junior ROTC Ball, on April 22. Dennis Hohenberger, Courant Community, 5 May 2017 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French drescer, dresser to direct, put right, from Vulgar Latin directiare, from Latin directus* direct, past participle of dirigere to direct, from dis- + regere to lead straight — more at right First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dress battle dress uniform dress code dress down dress in layers dress pattern dress shield dress the part dress shirt dress uniform dress up evening dress fancy dress full dress top dress dress-down day side dress granny dress dress rehearsal dress circle cocktail dress dress ship See More battle dress uniform dress code dress down dress in layers dress pattern dress shield dress the part dress shirt dress uniform dress up evening dress fancy dress full dress top dress dress-down day side dress granny dress dress rehearsal dress circle cocktail dress dress ship See More Kids Definition dress 1 of 3 verb ˈdres dressed; dressing 1 : to put clothes on 2 : to put on clothes in a particular way Be sure to dress warmly. 3 : to wear formal or fancy clothes Do I have to dress for dinner? 4 : to apply medicine or bandages to dress a wound 5 : to trim or decorate for display dress a store window 6 : to prepare for cooking or eating dress a chicken dress the salad dress 2 of 3 noun 1 : a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that has a top part that covers the upper body and that is connected to a skirt covering the lower body 2 : clothing He wore traditional dress. dress 3 of 3 adjective : proper for a formal event dress clothes Medical Definition dress verb ˈdres : to apply dressings or medicaments to dresses 1 of 2 noun plural of dress 1 as in gowns a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl what a lovely dress you're wearing today! Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance gowns jumpers frocks sundresses kimonos minidresses shirtdresses housedresses shirtwaists chemises kirtles muumuus sheaths tea gowns coatdresses overdresses granny dresses sweaterdresses sacks shifts Mother Hubbards 2 as in costumes clothing chosen as appropriate for a specific situation a bagpiper in full Scottish Highlander dress Synonyms & Similar Words costumes clothes outfits attires garbs togs getups apparels styles guises habiliments duds raiments fashions vestments drags modes arrays caparisons 3 as in looks the outward form of someone or something especially as indicative of a quality another version of the Cinderella story but in modern-romance dress Synonyms & Similar Words looks figures attitudes appearances manners garbs presences demeanors aspects shapes regards miens postures persons poses colors behaviors carriages bearings outsides airs features stances molds deportments complexions colorings faces poises comportments casts habits turns countenances physiognomies habitus visages superficies dresses 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of dress 1 as in bandages to cover with a bandage first wash and then dress the wound Synonyms & Similar Words bandages heals treats swathes binds remedies medicates nurses doctors attends ministers (to) cures mends cares (for) rehabilitates Antonyms & Near Antonyms unbandages 2 as in decorates to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming let's dress up the room with some greenery for the holiday party Synonyms & Similar Words decorates adorns drapes ornaments trims decks festoons garnishes arrays caparisons graces bedecks paints embellishes beautifies embosses enriches emblazes bedizens blazons does fancifies dolls up embroiders ribbons flounces traps glitzes (up) garlands accessorizes braids frills gussies up does up jewels furbelows feathers figures swags dresses up wreathes fringes laces brightens appliqués fillets pretties (up) diamonds pearls filigrees fancies up gems freshens chases smartens bosses gilds hangs tricks (out) redecorates impearls redoes spruces (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms scars disfigures displays spoils mars strips defaces reveals streamlines simplifies blemishes denudes exposes bares uncovers dismantles divests uglifies See More 3 as in polishes to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure dress the granite block to be used as the headstone on all four sides Synonyms & Similar Words polishes rubs scrubs coats smooths smoothes glosses furbishes shines scrapes buffs burnishes grinds glazes sands bobs lacquers files varnishes finishes faces sleeks slicks veneers bones smoothens japans brightens sandpapers scours sandblasts rasps laps Antonyms & Near Antonyms ruffles roughens roughs (up) scuffs (up) 4 as in clothes to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes dressed the young girl in satin and lace Synonyms & Similar Words clothes costumes attires gowns garments drapes robes suits wraps garbs apparels outfits habits vestures toilets frocks jackets arrays uniforms caparisons bedecks cloaks enrobes furnishes dresses up gets up mantles decks (out) vests rigs (out) togs (up or out) tailors does up swaddles invests huddles equips swathes dresses down haps enswathes underdresses accouters bedights habilitates accoutres Antonyms & Near Antonyms strips undresses disrobes unclothes disarrays denudes untrusses uncovers unveils divests undrapes See More 5 as in suits to put on one's best or formal clothes we don't usually dress for dinner Synonyms & Similar Words clothes costumes suits dolls up dresses up garments attires robes primps decks prinks accessorizes garbs apparels preens arrays caparisons bedecks bedizens invests smartens (up) togs (out or up) rigs (out) dudes (up) 6 as in grows to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care dress the beans by applying fertilizer once a week Synonyms & Similar Words grows plants crops cultivates cultures harvests produces tends promotes raises rears breeds propagates sows sprouts roots gathers ripens reaps gleans germinates quickens Antonyms & Near Antonyms picks kills digs cuts pulls (up) plucks mows extirpates uproots hays See More
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