sundress

[suhn-dres]

noun

1. a dress with a bodice styled to expose the arms, shoulders, and back, for wear during hot weather.

sundress

/ ˈsʌnˌdrɛs /

noun

1. a dress for hot weather that exposes the shoulders, arms, and back, esp one with straps over the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of sundress¹

First recorded in 1940–45; sun + dress

Example Sentences

She had on a yellow sundress that Michael had never seen before.

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And every now and then, I might find a little bop, a little sundress, a little something to throw on, drop the things back off and then head down into the city.

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Many wore sundresses, cowboy boots, leopard print and, to comply with tight security, plastic see-through purses.

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Even though she had never worn a super-formal gown before - only loose sundresses - Trinity trusted the designer's guidance, settling on a fitted look with "at least one over-the-top piece".

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Every spring, I get the urge to buy something new: a sundress, a pretty blouse or something hopeful after a long, drab winter.

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