granny dress

noun

Definition of granny dressnext
as in tea gown

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  1. kimono
  2. sheath
  3. shirtwaist
  4. sack
  5. sundress
  6. shift
  7. housedress
  8. jumper
Noun
  • The four-time Grand Slam champion wore a custom kimono designed by Hana Yagi for her first match in Japan.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • This sheath had been Old Ripper’s armor and had turned the shotgun pellets and rifle bullets over the years.
    — Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The team found that the upper bill’s internal bony structure is much shorter than its external sheath.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Definition of shirtwaist
Noun
  • Sweat had three quarterback hits, a sack and a tackle for a loss.
    — Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The two have combined for 236½ sacks during careers that are expected to land both in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • This pair has polarized lenses to cut down on glare and protect against UV, plus classic black frames that pair with everything from a character tee to a sundress.
    — Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers 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, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of sundress
Noun
  • The Destination Stewardship Plan 2026–2030, meanwhile, shifts the focus from mainly growing tourism to managing its impact with protections for culture and the environment with a greater share flowing to island communities.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • This shift ensures more personnel are directly supporting investigations, operational activities, and partnerships in communities nationwide.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
    — Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.
    — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Aug. 2022
Definition of housedress
Noun
  • The Valkyries went on a 17-3 run to close out the quarter, and Williams’ jumper gave Golden State the lead and the Chase Center came alive as the franchise was a quarter away from clinching its first title.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Nolan Traoré found his jumper after halftime, Julius Randle added timely baskets and passes, and Day’Ron Sharpe kept working the glass.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of jumper
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“Granny dress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granny%20dress. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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