undress
Americanverb (used with object)
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to take the clothes off (a person); disrobe.
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to remove the dressing from (a wound, sore, etc.).
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to strip or divest of or as if of a covering; expose.
to undress a pretense.
verb (used without object)
noun
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dress of a style designed to be worn on other than highly formal or ceremonial occasions; informal dress as opposed to full dress.
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dress of a style not designed to be worn in public; dishabille; negligee.
She couldn't receive guests in such a state of undress.
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the condition of being unclothed; nakedness.
adjective
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of or relating to clothing of a style less formal than full dress.
undress uniform.
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characterized by informality of dress, manners, or the like.
an undress dinner party.
verb
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to take off clothes from (oneself or another)
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(tr) to strip of ornamentation
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(tr) to remove the dressing from (a wound)
noun
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partial or complete nakedness
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informal or normal working clothes or uniform
adjective
Etymology
Origin of undress
Example Sentences
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The scheme, Undress for the Opera, was inspired by the success of Damon Albarn's Doctor Dee which played at the Coliseum in the summer and where 60% of the ticket buyers were new to ENO.
From The Guardian • Oct. 3, 2012
Undress for the Opera comprises four informal evenings when audiences will be encouraged to come casually dressed.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2012
"Undress for the Opera" has the backing of former Blur frontman Damon Albarn, whose operatic work "Dr. Dee" was part of the ENO's 2011/12 season and attracted 60 percent of new ticket buyers.
From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2012
The first Undress for the Opera evening will be held on 15 November, when Norris's production of Mozart's Don Giovanni will be performed.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2012
Aurelia's Chamber; she in an Undress with Florella.
From The Perjur'd Husband by Centlivre, Susanna
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