evening dress

noun

1. formal or semiformal attire for evening wear.

evening dress

noun

1. attire for wearing at a formal occasion during the evening, esp (for men) a dinner jacket and black tie, or (less commonly, for women) a floor-length gown

Word History and Origins

Origin of evening dress¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Photos show a bright, bubbly girl modeling evening dresses, high-end workout gear and dance leotards.

From New York Times

There were also denim outfits, skirt suits in darker black and white tones as well as shiny evening dresses.

From Reuters

The first was a recent picture of her and her sister in evening dresses.

From Seattle Times

For his namesake label, the Lebanese designer sent models ambling through a maze of rooms in a Paris mansion, heels resonating on the wooden floor, in chic evening dresses and tailored suits.

From Reuters

The show closed with couples dressed in shimmering black evening dresses and formal suits with silk or velvet details chattering down the runway, as if they were leaving a party.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• evening gown