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.
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John Labriola, a lobbyist from Christian Family Coalition — a group that supports the bill — said that despite the fact that religious freedom protections exist, many school districts continue to discriminate against students in the areas of dress code, coursework and bringing a Bible to school. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 At Starbucks stores, the company revised the dress code for baristas, suggesting employees wear solid black tops and remove ear gauges larger than a quarter. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026 The night pairs episode viewings with a playful dress code that encourages tartan, plaid, dramatic cloaks, and tongue-in-cheek nods to the show’s aesthetic. Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026 There's no dress code for the WM Phoenix Open. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dress code

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dress code was in 1889

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“Dress code.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20code. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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