evening gown

noun

: a long, formal dress that is worn to evening parties or events

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Why, McCardell wondered, couldn’t an evening gown be made out of something warmer, so a woman could actually enjoy herself? Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025 Getty Images This Catherine Walker falcon evening gown was worn by Diana for her 1986 tour of the Middle East. Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 4 June 2025 Hudson shared images of her evening gown look — a sparkly violet dress decorated with a sash representing the town of Hancock — and her shimmery teal swimwear ensemble. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 19 May 2025 In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title. Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for evening gown

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“Evening gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20gown. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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