sundress

noun

sun·​dress ˈsən-ˌdres How to pronounce sundress (audio)
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back

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Steve Madden Meadow Flats These adorable gingham ballet flats are practically begging to be worn with a flowy, white sundress. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2025 Haven’t found a sundress that’s breezier and dressier than your go-to jeans? Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 July 2025 As the summer season hits its stride, so does our consumption, sunglasses, sundresses, swimsuits, and all the in-between. Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 When the temperature starts to rise, there’s only one outfit formula that never fails: a breezy, no-fuss sundress. Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for sundress

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundress was in 1875

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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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