ball gown

noun

: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing

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Outlander producer breaks down season 7 return, Roger's shocking discovery Her new husband tries to win her affection back with a lovely ball gown, to which Claire turns up her nose. Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024 The annual colors have inspired Met Gala ball gowns, art direction in films, technology, furniture, makeup, and overall, marketing decisions. R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The dress code tonight is formal, and guests at the National Book Foundation’s 75th awards ceremony have mostly complied, wearing tuxedos, ball gowns, and lots of sequins. Emma Alpern, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024 Brides regularly turn to princess-like ball gowns with hoop skirts, elaborate lace veils, and long trains for their wedding day. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball gown 

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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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