Dress Definition
dress
adjective
- suitable for formal occasions; "formal wear"; "a full- dress uniform"; "dress shoes"
- (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes; "a dress dinner"; "a full-dress ceremony"
noun
- a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
- clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion; "formal attire"; "battle dress"
- clothing in general; "she was refined in her choice of apparel"; "he always bought his clothes at the same store"; "fastidious about his dress"
verb
- put on clothes; "we had to dress quickly"; "dress the patient"; "Can the child dress by herself?"
- provide with clothes or put clothes on; "Parents must feed and dress their child"
- put a finish on; "dress the surface smooth"
- dress in a certain manner; "She dresses in the latest Paris fashion"; "he dressed up in a suit and tie"
- dress or groom with elaborate care; "She likes to dress when going to the opera"
- kill and prepare for market or consumption; "dress a turkey"
- arrange in ranks; "dress troops"
- decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
- provide with decoration; "dress the windows"
- put a dressing on; "dress the salads"
- cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of; "dress the plants in the garden"
- cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
- convert into leather; "dress the tanned skins"
- apply a bandage or medication to; "dress the victim's wounds"
- give a neat appearance to; "groom the dogs"; "dress the horses"
- arrange attractively; "dress my hair for the wedding"
"Dress" in song lyrics
See how dress is used in real songs:
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"Wonder Woman in the flesh, with a wrapped around dress"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Lenore, Molly-Q — Life is a Mystery -
"Spark with a bad switch in a blue Prada dress"
9th Prince — Hood Guerillas -
"Shorty in the blue dress"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York
Words that rhyme with dress
Usage tips for "dress"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dress" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dress to find words that pair well.