dress down
verb
dressed down; dressing down; dresses down
: to reprove severely
: to dress casually especially for reasons of fashion
Examples of dress down in a Sentence
dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance
Recent Examples on the Web
Buyers have worn it to weddings, bridal showers, and birthday parties, but it can easily be dressed down with sneakers or sandals for a day at the office.
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 May 2025
But the American side of that alliance suddenly looked less dependable in March, when President Donald Trump dressed down the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office and accused him of starting the war that began with his own country’s invasion.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Leading up to the big night, actors and actresses (well, other than Adam Sandler, who hilariously dressed down this year) work with a dedicated team of stylists, designers and artists to plan their wardrobe and glam down to the last detail.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Judy is also rarely seen dressed down, but her skirt suits and perm lend her a more awkward air.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 May 2025
But the American side of that alliance suddenly looked less dependable in March, when President Donald Trump dressed down the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office and accused him of starting the war that began with his own country’s invasion.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 7 May 2025
Leading up to the big night, actors and actresses (well, other than Adam Sandler, who hilariously dressed down this year) work with a dedicated team of stylists, designers and artists to plan their wardrobe and glam down to the last detail.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Judy is also rarely seen dressed down, but her skirt suits and perm lend her a more awkward air.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for dress down
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“Dress down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dress%20down. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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