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full dress
1noun
- the formal attire customarily worn in the evening, usually consisting of black tailcoats and white bow ties for men, and floor-length dresses for women.
- a ceremonial style of dress.
full-dress
2[ fool-dres ]
adjective
- formal and complete in all details:
a full-dress uniform.
- done or presented completely or thoroughly.
full dress
noun
- a formal or ceremonial style of dress, such as white tie and tails for a man and a full-length evening dress for a woman
- ( as modifier )
full-dress uniform
Word History and Origins
Origin of full dress1
Origin of full dress2
Example Sentences
Yeoman of the Guard in full dress uniform have started their journey, and behind the scenes things are being prepared for the procession.
Members of the UK's armed forces have paraded through the streets of central London during the night in a full dress rehearsal for the King's coronation.
She met her future husband while appearing with him in operas in which she had only seen him in full dress in elderly roles.
We had three rehearsals, one off-site, one on-site and then a full dress rehearsal in the morning.
Earlier, outside the hall in front of me was a full dress rehearsal for the Queen's state funeral - the Horse Guards with their shining helmets and the red sashes coming down from them.
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