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

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

The family kept with the Royal Box’s dress code for the event, with Kate in a sage green cape dress by Emilia Wickstead and Charlotte in a royal blue sundress that was nearly a perfect match for the one her mom wore to the men’s final last year. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

Kate, who sported a sleeveless gingham sundress from Temperley London, later wrapped her arm around William’s waist. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sundress

• grundriss
• wondrous