dress code

noun

: formally or socially imposed standards of dress

Examples of dress code in a Sentence

The school imposed a new dress code that forbids students from wearing jeans.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

There’s no prim and proper dress code here—just fashion at its most entertaining. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026

But with a Ryan Murphy production, dark glamour feels like the suitable, if unofficial, dress code. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

Consider guests well-dressed for the newer casual dress code, which can mean designer jeans at dinner. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dress code

• abode
• anode
• barcode
• bestowed
• boatload
• borrowed
• carload
• caseload
• cathode
• commode
• corrode
• crossroad