dress down
verb
dressed down; dressing down; dresses down
: to reprove severely
: to dress casually especially for reasons of fashion
Examples of dress down in a Sentence
dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance
Recent Examples on the Web
Faustino was dressed down in a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts for the outing.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
While some of the girls dressed down in designer clothes, others were donning furs in the club.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
The two, dressed down in casual layers for a midmorning stroll, were seen holding hands and affectionately embracing one another.
—Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Its pleated fabric and modest silhouette give it an elevated look, though it can still be dressed down for daytime wear.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
While some of the girls dressed down in designer clothes, others were donning furs in the club.
—Alexandra Jane, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
The two, dressed down in casual layers for a midmorning stroll, were seen holding hands and affectionately embracing one another.
—Glamour, 4 Apr. 2025
Its pleated fabric and modest silhouette give it an elevated look, though it can still be dressed down for daytime wear.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dress down
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“Dress down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20down. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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