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evening gown

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noun

  1. a woman's formal dress, usually having a floor-length skirt.


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And Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry was hospitalised after she fell off the main stage during an evening gown showcase, president of the Miss Universe Organization Raul Rocha said in a statement.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

However, she’s wearing a much more fashionable black velvet evening gown and standing apart from everyone.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

But she did take home the title of “best face,” one of several pageant categories including best evening gown, best swimsuit and most elegant.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024

Meanwhile the Queen wore a cream embroidered evening gown by Fiona Clare and tiara worn by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2023

She appeared to be fashioning a rather colorful but nonetheless rakish evening gown.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

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