ball gown

noun

: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing

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Her mother encouraged her to try on the corseted ball gown, along with a few others. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 27 July 2025 Culpo stunned in a regal ball gown by Dolce & Gabbana that featured a crew neck, long sleeves, and a buttoned back. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 July 2025 Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell's on-stage presentation involves ball gowns or Western wear. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Saldaña set herself apart from the rest with a black ball gown detailed with bright yellow, blue, red, green and white feathers. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ball gown

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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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