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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Reef Water Vista Sandals $60 $34 at Amazon Reef’s sandals can be dressed up with sundresses or paired with denim shorts for a casual look to go sightseeing. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025 In August of that year, on vacation, a purple sundress caught my eye. Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 The sleeveless sundress also features an A-line design, a square neckline, an elastic back, and a trendy button-down front. Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025 Easy Sun Dresses If any part of your pregnancy falls in Spring or Summer, then sundresses are your best friend. Hayley Bloomingdale, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sundress

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Mar. 2025.

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