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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Wear them with wide-leg trousers and a crossbody bag in Rome or toss them on with a sundress for a sidewalk café lunch in Paris. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025 Style it with jeans and sneakers for a day of running errands, or dress it up with a sundress and sandals for dressier occasions. Averi Baudler, People.com, 2 June 2025 White sundresses and breezy caftans are the perfect backdrop for a dose of the sea. Talia Abbas, Vogue, 17 May 2025 Amazon just dropped major markdowns on summer dresses for the long weekend, including flowy sundresses, breezy maxi dresses, and other versatile options starting at just $14. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 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 18 Jun. 2025.

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