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- Dictionarydress/drɛs/
verb
- 1. put on one's clothes: "Graham showered and dressed quickly" Similar Opposite
- 2. decorate (something) in an artistic or attractive way: "she'd enjoyed dressing the tree when the children were little" Similar
noun
- 1. a one-piece garment worn by women and girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs: "a white cotton dress" Similar
- 2. clothing of a specified kind for men or women: "traditional African dress" Similar
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to put clothes on yourself or someone else, especially a child: He left very early and had to dress in the dark. My husband dresses the boys while I make breakfast.
A dress is a piece of clothing for a woman or girl that covers the body and part or all of the legs. She was wearing a black dress. Synonyms: frock, shift, gown, garment More Synonyms of dress. 2. uncountable noun B2. You can refer to clothes worn by men or women as dress. He's usually smart in his dress.
When you dress, you put your clothes on. A dress is also a kind of one-piece shirt and skirt combo that can be fancy or plain. You can also dress a salad with salad dressing!
1. a. : to make or set straight. b. : to arrange (troops, equipment, etc.) in a straight line and at proper intervals. 2. : to prepare for use or service. specifically : to prepare for cooking or for the table. dress a salad. 3. : to add decorative details or accessories to : embellish. 4. a. : to put clothes on. dress a child. b.
Dress definition: an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece.. See examples of DRESS used in a sentence.
noun. /dres/ clothes. [countable] a piece of clothing that is made in one piece and hangs down to cover the body as far as the legs, sometimes reaching to below the knees, or to the ankles. a long white dress. to wear/put on/take off a dress. in a dress a young woman in a pink silk dress.
Definition of dress verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DRESS definition: 1. to put clothes on yourself or someone else: 2. to wear a particular type, style, or colour of…. Learn more.
A dress can be any one-piece garment containing a skirt of any length, and can be formal or casual. A dress can have sleeves, straps, or be held up with elastic around the chest, leaving the shoulders bare. Dresses also vary in color. The hemlines of dresses vary depending on modesty, weather, fashion or the personal taste of the wearer.
1. a. To put clothes on; clothe. b. To furnish with clothing. 2. To decorate or adorn: dress a Christmas tree. 3. To garnish: dressed the side dish with parsley. 4. To arrange a display in: dress a store window. 5. To arrange (troops) in ranks; align. 6. To apply medication, bandages, or other therapeutic materials to (a wound). 7.
