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evening gown

noun

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

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After months of practice, the contestants took part Saturday in an opening dance number, followed by competitions in casual wear, historical facts, evening gown and on-stage questions. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025 Though the couple make an adorable pair, all eyes were on Ms. Rachel and her stunning evening gown. Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2025 Several staffers, Adams included, lived fairly far from the White House and didn’t have time to work a full shift over on Pennsylvania Avenue, go home to freshen up and change into an evening gown, and get back to the White House in time for a state dinner or other fancy event. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025 For example, Manel’s Aboudaoud said her average selling price for an evening gown is about $750 despite her use of top fabrics, a tactic to help her six-year-old label grow. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 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 27 Nov. 2025.

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