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overdress

[ verb oh-ver-dres; noun oh-ver-dres ]
/ verb ˌoʊ vərˈdrɛs; noun ˈoʊ vərˌdrɛs /
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verb (used with or without object), o·ver·dressed, o·ver·dress·ing.
to dress with too much display, finery, or formality: He certainly overdressed for the occasion.
to put excessive clothing on: She tends to overdress her children.
noun
a dress worn over another, which it covers either partially or completely.
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Origin of overdress

First recorded in 1700–10; over- + dress

Words nearby overdress

overdraft checking account, overdrafting, overdraught, overdraw, overdrawer, overdress, overdrive, overdub, overdue, overdye, overeager
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Words related to overdress

attire, clothe, deck out, embellish, spruce up, capote, cardinal, cloak, cope, dolman, fichu, gabardine, mantilla, mantle, pelisse, poncho, shawl, tabard, tippet, wrap

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British Dictionary definitions for overdress

overdress
verb (ˌəʊvəˈdrɛs)
to dress (oneself or another) too elaborately or finely
noun (ˈəʊvəˌdrɛs)
a dress that may be worn over a jumper, blouse, etc
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