sundress

noun

sun·​dress ˈsən-ˌdres How to pronounce sundress (audio)
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back

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These sneakers are versatile enough to wear with jeans and a T-shirt, a sundress, or even on a casual day at work. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024 But that doesn't mean that all our cute pants have to go into hibernation along with our sundresses. Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2024 Buying a sundress, shirts, sandals and floppy hat from vendors who lined the beach was all part of the experience. Nerdwallet, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024 My sweater of choice is Quince's Lightweight Cotton Cashmere Cardigan, which served me well in the evenings and looked chic over my sundress. Lois Alter Mark, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sundress 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sundress was in 1875

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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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