dress uniform
Americannoun
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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.
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U.S. Army. a blue uniform worn for formal occasions.
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U.S. Navy. a dark blue uniform worn in cool seasons or climates.
noun
Etymology
Origin of dress uniform
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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In his bright-blue dress uniform splashed with medals, Mr. Pierce’s Othello moves with the speed and noble bearing of a man who is defined by his role as a military leader.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 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
He wore a simple black suit rather than an Army dress uniform covered in ribbons and decorations acquired over more than 40 years in the military.
From Washington Times • Aug. 22, 2023
To either side of the rifle and sword were posters that showed Marines standing tall in their full dress uniform.
From "Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two" by Joseph Bruchac
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