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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Available in four versatile colors — navy, black, khaki, and coral — this sundress has all the makings of a warm-weather wardrobe staple. Averi Baudler, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Ralph Lauren sundress at Nordstrom is the perfect choice for a dressier event, like church or a family dinner. Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025 The modern sandcastle is studded with color, starting with a vibrant lobby mural (above) by local artist Bradley Theodore, and a rainbow of bright sundresses and jewelry in the resort shop. Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025 Two figures – one in a breezy, colorful striped sundress and a white hair band, another with cropped hair in a white t-shirt and denim miniskirt – hold hands. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 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 1 May. 2025.

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