evening gown

noun

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

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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 Whether rendered in a tailored dress or an evening gown, the neckline adds dimension to her otherwise minimalist wardrobe. Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 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 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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