sundress
noun
sun·dress
ˈsən-ˌdres 
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back
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Every spring capsule wardrobe needs a floral sundress.
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Try Rip Cul’s Aloha Linen-blend Maxi Sundress, a sweeping sundress with an airy, relaxed drape that instantly elevates your vacation repertoire.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Little girls in flowing sundresses and little boys sporting colorful bow ties pranced along the South Lawn surrounded by white picket fences.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
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Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Try Rip Cul’s Aloha Linen-blend Maxi Sundress, a sweeping sundress with an airy, relaxed drape that instantly elevates your vacation repertoire.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
Little girls in flowing sundresses and little boys sporting colorful bow ties pranced along the South Lawn surrounded by white picket fences.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sundress
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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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