sundress

noun

sun·​dress ˈsən-ˌdres 

: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back

Examples of sundress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bronze wore light brown shorts with a white shirt, while Sterling wore a white sundress with orange stripes. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026

Dress in airy sundresses, thong heeled sandals, seashell jewelry, or beaded necklaces. — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, the actress wore a floaty off-white sundress with a smocked bodice and a thick, textured midiskirt. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026

For the occasion, George matched his father in a suit and tie — despite the heat — while Kate was praised for her sage-green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte for her royal-blue sundress. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sundress

• grundriss
• wondrous