sundress

[suhn-dres]

noun

1. a dress with a bodice styled to expose the arms, shoulders, and back, for wear during hot weather.

sundress

/ ˈsʌnˌdrɛs /

noun

1. a dress for hot weather that exposes the shoulders, arms, and back, esp one with straps over the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of sundress¹

First recorded in 1940–45; sun + dress