: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing
Examples of ball gown 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.
Fewer shoppers means the Galvezes now have a surplus of quinceañera ball gowns.—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026 When your ball gown bares your shoulders, a good strapless bra is a must.—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 June 2026 From classic, fairy-tale ball gowns to modern designs and sleek silhouettes, check out some of the most scene-stealing prom dresses seen on-screen.—Diana Pearl, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026 At the hip, a voluminous cream and ivory ball gown skirt begins, heavily embroidered with delicate floral and botanical details in pale pink, gold, and white, pooling dramatically on the ground.—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ball gown