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

Toss it over a white T-shirt and jeans for an easy everyday outfit, pair it with trousers for a more polished look, or layer it over a sundress when warm afternoons turn into chillier evenings. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

In photos obtained by the Daily Mail, Martin could be seen strolling through Brentwood, Los Angeles in a fluttery white sundress. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Among the items available are sundresses and dresses for homecoming, after-5 and mother-of-the-bride; dress pants and shirts; ties; and school performance attire. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Shawkat wore an airy sundress with watercolor yellow and black-and-white leaf panelling, with her own pair of white stripe adidas. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sundress

• grundriss
• wondrous