Pronunciation

/dres/

Definitions

Noun (n)

• A garment designed to be worn by women or girls that covers the body and extends from the shoulders to usually the knees or ankles. For example: “She wore a beautiful red dress to the wedding.”
• A formal attire for men, typically consisting of a suit and tie. For example: “He donned his best dress suit for the job interview.”
• The act or process of getting dressed; attire or clothing generally. For example: “She took her time with the dress before going out.”

Verb (v)

• To put on clothes, especially formal or fancy ones. For example: “She dresses elegantly for every occasion.”
• To arrange or adorn something, often referring to decorating or preparing food. For example: “She dressed the salad with olive oil and vinegar.”
• To cover or treat with a substance. For example: “They dressed the wound with antiseptic cream.”

Adjective (adj)

• Suitable or appropriate for a particular occasion or purpose. For example: “A dress code requires smart, dress shoes for work.”

Phrases

• “Dress up” means to wear formal or fancy clothes. Example: “We’re dressing up for the gala tonight.”
• “Get dressed” means to put on one’s clothes. Example: “It’s time to get dressed for school.”
• “Dress down” refers to wearing informal or casual clothes, often when a more formal dress code is expected. Example: “On Fridays, we can dress down at the office.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The little girl loved twirling in her new princess dress.”
• Verb: “He dresses sharply to make a good impression.”
• Adjective: “This outfit is perfect; it’s both comfortable and dress enough for the dinner party.”

Synonyms

• Garment
• Attire
• Outfit
• Clothing
• Robe (for women’s dress)
• Suit (for men’s dress)
• Clothe (as a verb)