Definition of ball gown
: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing
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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.
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