Synonyms for
Dress
Definition
a one-piece garment for a woman or girl that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Synonyms & similar words
crop
garnish
do
coif
apparel
cutback
decorate
clip
clothes
tog
clothe
coiffure
groom
garb
snip
habilitate
dressout
attire
enclothe
undress
set
primp
arrange
lineup
wearingapparel
gown
frock
outfit
attire
costume
garment
robe
shift
skirt
tunic
uniform
vesture
clothing
apparel
threads
duds
gear
raiment
regalia
wear
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- dress code
- dress up
- dress down
- evening dress
- wedding dress
- little black dress
- dress warmly
Word family
Usage note
As a noun, 'dress' typically refers to a one-piece garment for women. As a verb, it means to put on clothes or to prepare food.
Example sentences
- My mom bought me a new dress for Easter.
- I wore my favorite dress to the party.
- The bride wore a beautiful white dress.
- I need to find a dress for the school dance.
- She looked stunning in her red dress.
Quotes
A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.
I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.
I think there is beauty in everything. What 'normal' people perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it.