dress uniform
Americannoun
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U.S. Air Force. a uniform consisting of the coat and trousers of the service uniform, with a white shirt and black bow tie, worn for formal occasions.
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U.S. Army. a blue uniform worn for formal occasions.
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U.S. Navy. a dark blue uniform worn in cool seasons or climates.
noun
Etymology
Origin of dress uniform
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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In his bright-blue dress uniform splashed with medals, Mr. Pierce’s Othello moves with the speed and noble bearing of a man who is defined by his role as a military leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
At Thursday’s news conference, Chantemekki Fortson held a large framed portrait of her son in dress uniform.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
In a photo of Teixeira in a neat dress uniform that accompanied media reports, he's a bright-eyed kid with stick-out ears and a sweet half-smile.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2023
Yeoman of the Guard in full dress uniform have started their journey, and behind the scenes things are being prepared for the procession.
From BBC ● May 4, 2023
I grab my dress uniform off a hook and button it on quickly, edgy at her awkwardness.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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