evening gown

noun

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

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Among her recent trophies is a Jean Paul Gaultier evening gown in denim and ostrich feathers, which went under the hammer for 377,000 euros, a new world record for a Gaultier piece. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 Princess Kate wore a red Givenchy evening gown with a cape alongside Prince William for the State Banquet at Windsor Castle for President Emmanuel Macron of France on July 8, 2025. Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 For a winter wedding, opt for a wool topcoat or a sport coat over your evening gown; these timeless, classic garments will keep you warm without detracting from the formality of the occasion. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 2 July 2025 Why, McCardell wondered, couldn’t an evening gown be made out of something warmer, so a woman could actually enjoy herself? Julia Turner, The Atlantic, 1 July 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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