undress
verb (used with object)
to take the clothes off (a person); disrobe.
undressing
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present participleof undress.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
She said she felt "uncomfortable and embarrassed" with the idea of undressing in front of Dr Upton and stepped back out into the hall.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2025
Rapp testified at a deposition that there was no kissing, no undressing, no reaching under clothes and no sexualized statements or innuendo during an encounter that lasted no more than two minutes, the judge said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
Young had returned home from work and was undressing for bed when police barged in, the AP adds.
From Fox News ● Aug. 13, 2021
That evening as I was undressing, I removed the notes from my shirt pocket.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
