evening gown

noun

: a long, formal dress that is worn to evening parties or events

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The Princess of Wales last wore the Gucci evening gown at the 100 Women in Finance gala dinner at the Victoria and Albert Museum in February of 2019. Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 22 Feb. 2026 The metallic gold evening gown featured a strapless sweetheart neckline with a twist detail and a cutout at the midsection. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 Brooches befit the tweed tailoring, and velvet was modernized in a sleek olive green column dress and a little black evening gown. Anika Reed, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026 Another highlight was the black taffeta evening gown from the same collection, which went for €420,000, also minus fees. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evening gown

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“Evening gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20gown. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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