evening gown

noun

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

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The black halter-neck evening gown featured a contrasting white high neck and a long, flowing cape-like scarf detail down the back. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Mere feet from the runway, the Bel-Air star served up a memorable fashion moment of her own in a liquid silver evening gown from the luxury designer’s Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2027 collection. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026 In the final gala, 19 participants competed in two rounds of swimsuit and evening gown presentations and in two elimination question rounds. — Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 Other than the evening gown, it was all mostly designed by Michael Kors as part of his debut collection for Celine, the French label that would later become the arbiter of chic under Phoebe Philo’s creative direction in the 2010s. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 29 July 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 30 Sep. 2026.

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