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
garment
crop
coiffure
groom
garnish
undress
tog
curry
preen
decorate
prune
coif
apparel
snip
attire
primp
arrange
habilitate
plume
raiment
clip
do
enclothe
frock
set
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.
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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.