evening gown

noun

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

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The Academy Award-winning actress looked stunning in a cutout evening gown from Lanvin's fall 2026 collection while attending the Olivier Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London on April 12. Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026 About half of the looks are on display for the first time, such as her royal christening robe, childhood ballet slippers, silver lame Lanvin bridesmaid dresses, wedding jewelry and an evening gown tailored for her pregnancies with King Charles and Princess Anne. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Zoe Saldana stunned in an elegant black Saint Laurent evening gown that featured a sheer floral lace bodice. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026 For a state dinner in Fiji, the duchess accessorized her blue evening gown with an eye-catching pair of diamond earrings. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 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 25 Apr. 2026.

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