evening gown

noun

: a long, formal dress that is worn to evening parties or events

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Silva slipped into a flowing white evening gown with an asymmetrical slit, paired with metallic strappy heels. Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2024 And Rocha showed off his current agility — an evening gown made of Gap icon denim jackets. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 For instance, consider the fourth look from his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection: an evening gown crafted from silk taffeta and cotton tarlatan, adorned with silk taffeta appliqués, and lined with cotton canvas. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024 To vie for the titles, the 51 contestants from each competition will showcase themselves through multiple rounds: swimsuit (Miss USA) or athletic wear (Miss Teen USA), evening gown, and an onstage interview, as well as a preliminary interview with the judges. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evening gown 

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“Evening gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20gown. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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