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
In a photo of Teixeira in a neat dress uniform that accompanied media reports, he's a bright-eyed kid with stick-out ears and a sweet half-smile.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2023
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
The Space Force unveiled its initial service dress uniform prototype in September 2021, which was quickly followed by a “uniform roadshow” to garner Guardian feedback.
From Washington Times • Apr. 2, 2023
I took one final glance at the letter, then carefully folded it back into its envelope and put it in the cargo pocket of my camouflage battle dress uniform.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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