sundress

noun

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

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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 24 May. 2026.

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