sundress

noun

sun·​dress ˈsən-ˌdres How to pronounce sundress (audio)
Synonyms of sundressnext
: a dress with an abbreviated bodice usually exposing the shoulders, arms, and back

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Cobblestoned cities require something a little more polished; a white cotton sundress will never steer you wrong. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 8 May 2026 Lightweight cotton-blend fabric, adjustable spaghetti straps and roomy side pockets make this V-neck sundress a great pick for hot or humid weather. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Zendaya − Holland's fiancée (or perhaps wife, if her longtime stylist Law Roach is to be believed) − also stopped by to support, in a stunning blue-and-white sundress. Charles Trepany, USA Today, 1 May 2026 There’s nothing a denim jacket can’t do, from layering over athleisure, airport outfits, and sundresses for a fresh new look every time. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sundress

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sundress was in 1875

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“Sundress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sundress. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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