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

Examples of sundress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Dokotoo Pullover Sweater Of course, no packing list is complete without a sundress, and this flattering Grace Karin maxi is hard to beat. Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026 The streamlined design pairs effortlessly with everything from airport outfits to sundresses. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2026 That area will soon rotate to a collaboration with Roller Rabbit, a colorful and brightly patterned pajama brand, that will include swimwear, sundresses and pool accessories. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026 People have been wearing shorts and sundresses. Paige Williams, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on sundress

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster