evening gown

noun

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

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In the pageant, contestants participated in interviews and evening gown, talent, health and fitness categories for the state title. Irit Skulnik, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2025 Another piece is a 1955 evening gown made by Emilio Federico Schuberth, from the Massimo Cantini Parrini collection in Florence, which belonged to Loretta De Angelis and was donated by Gaia Pace. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 17 June 2025 The contestants competed in opening number, essay, evening gown, onstage Q&A and personal interview categories, according to a press release. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025 Kate later changed into a second white strapless evening gown (also by Burton) for a dinner hosted by the King with roughly 300 guests in attendance. Nicole Briese, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 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 13 Jul. 2025.

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