ball gown

noun

: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing

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At the opening ceremony of Bvlgari Infinity Serpents Exhibition on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the actress — who is an ambassador for the jewelry brand — shined in a metallic gold ball gown and dazzling jewels. Catherine Santino, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025 Styles include classic ball gowns, modern minimalist dresses and hipster looks. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025 In pictures published earlier this month, Robbie is seen in a wedding scene, walking the English moors in a white ball gown, with a veil, diamond tiara and bridal bouquet. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 Robbie was photographed on set outdoors wearing an extravagant bridal costume featuring a romantic off-the-shoulder ball gown with a voluminous skirt. Michelle Lee, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ball gown

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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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