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
tog
groom
apparel
arrange
clothes
do
clip
wearingapparel
dressout
preen
set
attire
undress
curry
lop
frock
habilitate
fitout
dressup
prune
coiffe
coiffure
getdressed
raiment
lineup
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.