sundress

American

[suhn-dres] / ˈsʌnˌdrɛs /

noun

a dress with a bodice styled to expose the arms, shoulders, and back, for wear during hot weather.

sundress British

/ ˈsʌnˌdrɛs /

noun

a dress for hot weather that exposes the shoulders, arms, and back, esp one with straps over the shoulders

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Etymology

Origin of sundress

First recorded in 1940–45; sun + dress

Example Sentences

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Her biggest struggle is figuring out how to transform her suitcase full of bathing suits and sundresses into trendy work clothes.

From Literature

She had on a yellow sundress that Michael had never seen before.

From Literature

And every now and then, I might find a little bop, a little sundress, a little something to throw on, drop the things back off and then head down into the city.

From Los Angeles Times

Many wore sundresses, cowboy boots, leopard print and, to comply with tight security, plastic see-through purses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even though she had never worn a super-formal gown before - only loose sundresses - Trinity trusted the designer's guidance, settling on a fitted look with "at least one over-the-top piece".

From BBC

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