cocktail dress

American  

[kok-teyl dres] / ˈkɒkˌteɪl ˌdrɛs /

noun

1. a semiformal, typically short dress, such as one might wear to a cocktail party.

   With a flouncy knee-length skirt and crisply tailored collar, this satin-organza cocktail dress serves up fun with a dash of formality.

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Anderson, who had briefly worked as an actress in Hollywood, was a stunning blond socialite, clad in a black cocktail dress, with a penchant for impromptu dance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

On Saturday, Paloma Elsasser walked Ferragamo in a satin plunge-neck cocktail dress, and Dolce&Gabbana included models of normal size.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024

Inspired by the 1991 original by Christina Stambolian, this is a custom made off-the-shoulder pleated black silk and chiffon cocktail dress with mini chiffon train.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2023

In the following years, the cocktail dress underwent several design changes.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2023

After a moment he emerged, his hair disheveled, holding the silver cocktail dress.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri