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dress uniform

American  

noun

  1. U.S. Air Force. a uniform consisting of the coat and trousers of the service uniform, with a white shirt and black bow tie, worn for formal occasions.

  2. U.S. Army. a blue uniform worn for formal occasions.

  3. U.S. Navy. a dark blue uniform worn in cool seasons or climates.


dress uniform British  

noun

  1. military formal ceremonial uniform

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of dress uniform

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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At an appearance at the University of Mannheim in southwest Germany, Breuer, in his gray-jacketed dress uniform, sprang from his chair, transforming what had been an avuncular presence into one of studied intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I recall marching down Fifth Avenue in 1968 in a Veterans Day parade wearing my cadet dress uniform.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

Standing in his dress uniform in the back of his Aurus convertible, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was driven around Red Square to review the troops during last week’s Victory Day parade.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Yeoman of the Guard in full dress uniform have started their journey, and behind the scenes things are being prepared for the procession.

From BBC • May 4, 2023

Sergeant Maples was overweight by thirty-five pounds but still looked distinguished in his dress uniform.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson