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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Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026 What separates this dress from a regular sundress is the boning-like seams down the length of it that mimic a corset-style bodice. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026 Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundress

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First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sundress was in 1875

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