evening dressnoun
uk/ˈiːv.nɪŋ ˌdres/us/ˈiːv.nɪŋ ˌdres/[ U ] special clothing worn for formal events, such as special evening meals:
The invitation says to wear evening dress.
[ C ] a long dress worn by a woman to a formal party or social occasion
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