DRESS as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • clothing in general
   Synonym(s)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • she was refined in her choice of apparel
   • he always bought his clothes at the same store
   • fastidious about his dress
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • preen (what does preen mean?)
   • primp (what does primp mean?)
   • plume (what does plume mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • get dressed (what does get dressed mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
2. Meaning
   • clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
   Synonym(s)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • formal attire
   • battle dress
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • ao dai (what does ao dai mean?)
   • costume (what does costume mean?)
   • costume (what does costume mean?)
   • costume (what does costume mean?)
   • costume (what does costume mean?)
   • disguise (what does disguise mean?)
   • ecclesiastical attire (what does ecclesiastical attire mean?)
   • ecclesiastical robe (what does ecclesiastical robe mean?)
   • finery (what does finery mean?)
   • formalwear (what does formalwear mean?)
   • eveningwear (what does eveningwear mean?)
   • evening dress (what does evening dress mean?)
   • evening clothes (what does evening clothes mean?)
   • habit (what does habit mean?)
   • hairpiece (what does hairpiece mean?)
   • false hair (what does false hair mean?)
   • postiche (what does postiche mean?)
   • morning dress (what does morning dress mean?)
   • outfit (what does outfit mean?)
   • getup (what does getup mean?)
   • rig (what does rig mean?)
   • turnout (what does turnout mean?)
   • sportswear (what does sportswear mean?)
   • athletic wear (what does athletic wear mean?)
   • activewear (what does activewear mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • fig out (what does fig out mean?)
   • fig up (what does fig up mean?)
   • deck up (what does deck up mean?)
   • gussy up (what does gussy up mean?)
   • fancy up (what does fancy up mean?)
   • trick up (what does trick up mean?)
   • deck out (what does deck out mean?)
   • trick out (what does trick out mean?)
   • prink (what does prink mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • get up (what does get up mean?)
   • rig out (what does rig out mean?)
   • tog up (what does tog up mean?)
   • tog out (what does tog out mean?)
   • overdress (what does overdress mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a one-piece garment for a woman
   • has skirt and bodice
   Synonym(s)
   • frock (what does frock mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • caftan (what does caftan mean?)
   • kaftan (what does kaftan mean?)
   • chemise (what does chemise mean?)
   • sack (what does sack mean?)
   • shift (what does shift mean?)
   • coatdress (what does coatdress mean?)
   • cocktail dress (what does cocktail dress mean?)
   • sheath (what does sheath mean?)
   • dirndl (what does dirndl mean?)
   • gown (what does gown mean?)
   • jumper (what does jumper mean?)
   • pinafore (what does pinafore mean?)
   • pinny (what does pinny mean?)
   • kirtle (what does kirtle mean?)
   • morning dress (what does morning dress mean?)
   • Mother Hubbard (what does Mother Hubbard mean?)
   • muumuu (what does muumuu mean?)
   • polonaise (what does polonaise mean?)
   • sari (what does sari mean?)
   • saree (what does saree mean?)
   • shirtdress (what does shirtdress mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • frock (what does frock mean?)

DRESS as VERB

1. Meaning
   • arrange attractively
   Synonym(s)
   • arrange (what does arrange mean?)
   • coif (what does coif mean?)
   • coiffe (what does coiffe mean?)
   • coiffure (what does coiffure mean?)
   • do (what does do mean?)
   • set (what does set mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • dress my hair for the wedding
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • groom (what does groom mean?)
   • neaten (what does neaten mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bob (what does bob mean?)
   • wave (what does wave mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • hairdo (what does hairdo mean?)
   • hair style (what does hair style mean?)
   • coiffure (what does coiffure mean?)
   • hairdo (what does hairdo mean?)
   • hair style (what does hair style mean?)
   • coiffure (what does coiffure mean?)
   • arrangement (what does arrangement mean?)
2. Meaning
   • dress or groom with elaborate care
   Synonym(s)
   • plume (what does plume mean?)
   • preen (what does preen mean?)
   • primp (what does primp mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She likes to dress when going to the opera
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • fig out (what does fig out mean?)
   • fig up (what does fig up mean?)
   • deck up (what does deck up mean?)
   • gussy up (what does gussy up mean?)
   • fancy up (what does fancy up mean?)
   • trick up (what does trick up mean?)
   • deck out (what does deck out mean?)
   • trick out (what does trick out mean?)
   • prink (what does prink mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • get up (what does get up mean?)
   • rig out (what does rig out mean?)
   • tog up (what does tog up mean?)
   • tog out (what does tog out mean?)
   • overdress (what does overdress mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • primping (what does primping mean?)
3. Meaning
   • dress in a certain manner
   Synonym(s)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • She dresses in the latest Paris fashion
   • he dressed up in a suit and tie
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • get dressed (what does get dressed mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • vest (what does vest mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • dresser (what does dresser mean?)
4. Meaning
   • give a neat appearance to
   Synonym(s)
   • curry (what does curry mean?)
   • groom (what does groom mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • groom the dogs
   • dress the horses
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • beautify (what does beautify mean?)
   • embellish (what does embellish mean?)
   • prettify (what does prettify mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • stableman (what does stableman mean?)
   • stableboy (what does stableboy mean?)
   • groom (what does groom mean?)
   • hostler (what does hostler mean?)
   • ostler (what does ostler mean?)
5. Meaning
   • put on clothes
   Synonym(s)
   • get dressed (what does get dressed mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we had to dress quickly
   • dress the patient
   • Can the child dress by herself?
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change (what does change mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • undress (what does undress mean?)
   • discase (what does discase mean?)
   • uncase (what does uncase mean?)
   • unclothe (what does unclothe mean?)
   • strip (what does strip mean?)
   • strip down (what does strip down mean?)
   • disrobe (what does disrobe mean?)
   • peel (what does peel mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • fig out (what does fig out mean?)
   • fig up (what does fig up mean?)
   • deck up (what does deck up mean?)
   • gussy up (what does gussy up mean?)
   • fancy up (what does fancy up mean?)
   • trick up (what does trick up mean?)
   • deck out (what does deck out mean?)
   • trick out (what does trick out mean?)
   • prink (what does prink mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • get up (what does get up mean?)
   • rig out (what does rig out mean?)
   • tog up (what does tog up mean?)
   • tog out (what does tog out mean?)
   • overdress (what does overdress mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • dress down (what does dress down mean?)
   • underdress (what does underdress mean?)
   • prink (what does prink mean?)
   • bundle up (what does bundle up mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • put on (what does put on mean?)
   • get into (what does get into mean?)
   • don (what does don mean?)
   • assume (what does assume mean?)
   • cross-dress (what does cross-dress mean?)
   • dandify (what does dandify mean?)
   • change (what does change mean?)
   See Also
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • fig out (what does fig out mean?)
   • fig up (what does fig up mean?)
   • deck up (what does deck up mean?)
   • gussy up (what does gussy up mean?)
   • fancy up (what does fancy up mean?)
   • trick up (what does trick up mean?)
   • deck out (what does deck out mean?)
   • trick out (what does trick out mean?)
   • prink (what does prink mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • get up (what does get up mean?)
   • rig out (what does rig out mean?)
   • tog up (what does tog up mean?)
   • tog out (what does tog out mean?)
   • overdress (what does overdress mean?)
   • dress down (what does dress down mean?)
   • underdress (what does underdress mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • dresser (what does dresser mean?)
   • actor’s assistant (what does actor’s assistant mean?)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   • grooming (what does grooming mean?)
6. Meaning
   • provide with clothes or put clothes on
   Synonym(s)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • clothe (what does clothe mean?)
   • enclothe (what does enclothe mean?)
   • fit out (what does fit out mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • habilitate (what does habilitate mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • tog (what does tog mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Parents must feed and dress their child
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • change state (what does change state mean?)
   • turn (what does turn mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • undress (what does undress mean?)
   • discase (what does discase mean?)
   • uncase (what does uncase mean?)
   • unclothe (what does unclothe mean?)
   • strip (what does strip mean?)
   • strip down (what does strip down mean?)
   • disrobe (what does disrobe mean?)
   • peel (what does peel mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • prim (what does prim mean?)
   • prim up (what does prim up mean?)
   • prim out (what does prim out mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   • wrap up (what does wrap up mean?)
   • jacket (what does jacket mean?)
   • frock (what does frock mean?)
   • shirt (what does shirt mean?)
   • habit (what does habit mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • overdress (what does overdress mean?)
   • overclothe (what does overclothe mean?)
   • corset (what does corset mean?)
   • shoe (what does shoe mean?)
   • coat (what does coat mean?)
   • costume (what does costume mean?)
   • dress up (what does dress up mean?)
   • vest (what does vest mean?)
   • robe (what does robe mean?)
   • gown (what does gown mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • garment (what does garment mean?)
   • array (what does array mean?)
   • raiment (what does raiment mean?)
   • regalia (what does regalia mean?)
   • attire (what does attire mean?)
   • garb (what does garb mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothing (what does clothing mean?)
   • article of clothing (what does article of clothing mean?)
   • vesture (what does vesture mean?)
   • wear (what does wear mean?)
   • apparel (what does apparel mean?)
   • wearing apparel (what does wearing apparel mean?)
   • dress (what does dress mean?)
   • clothes (what does clothes mean?)
   • dresser (what does dresser mean?)
   • actor’s assistant (what does actor’s assistant mean?)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   • grooming (what does grooming mean?)
7. Meaning
   • apply a bandage or medication to
   Usage Example(s)
   • dress the victim’’s wounds
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • treat (what does treat mean?)
   • care for (what does care for mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • poultice (what does poultice mean?)
   • plaster (what does plaster mean?)
   • bandage (what does bandage mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   • medical dressing (what does medical dressing mean?)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   • bandaging (what does bandaging mean?)
   • binding (what does binding mean?)
8. Meaning
   • convert into leather
   Usage Example(s)
   • dress the tanned skins
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • convert (what does convert mean?)
   • change over (what does change over mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
9. Meaning
   • kill and prepare for market or consumption
   Synonym(s)
   • dress out (what does dress out mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • dress a turkey
   Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cook (what does cook mean?)
   • fix (what does fix mean?)
   • ready (what does ready mean?)
   • make (what does make mean?)
   • prepare (what does prepare mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • stuffing (what does stuffing mean?)
   • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • kill (what does kill mean?)
10. Meaning
    • cut down rough-hewn (lumber) to standard thickness and width
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • pare (what does pare mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
11. Meaning
    • put a finish on
    Usage Example(s)
    • dress the surface smooth
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • finish (what does finish mean?)
12. Meaning
    • cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
    Synonym(s)
    • clip (what does clip mean?)
    • crop (what does crop mean?)
    • cut back (what does cut back mean?)
    • lop (what does lop mean?)
    • prune (what does prune mean?)
    • snip (what does snip mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • dress the plants in the garden
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • thin out (what does thin out mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • shear (what does shear mean?)
    • poll (what does poll mean?)
    • pollard (what does pollard mean?)
    • top (what does top mean?)
    • pinch (what does pinch mean?)
    • disbud (what does disbud mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • pruner (what does pruner mean?)
    • trimmer (what does trimmer mean?)
    • pruner (what does pruner mean?)
    • pruning hook (what does pruning hook mean?)
    • lopper (what does lopper mean?)
    • pruning (what does pruning mean?)
    • pruner (what does pruner mean?)
    • pruning hook (what does pruning hook mean?)
    • lopper (what does lopper mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    • trimming (what does trimming mean?)
    • clipping (what does clipping mean?)
    • pruner (what does pruner mean?)
    • trimmer (what does trimmer mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    • trimming (what does trimming mean?)
    • clipping (what does clipping mean?)
    • crop (what does crop mean?)
    • harvest (what does harvest mean?)
    • clip (what does clip mean?)
    • clipping (what does clipping mean?)
    • snip (what does snip mean?)
    • clipper (what does clipper mean?)
    • clippers (what does clippers mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    • trimming (what does trimming mean?)
    • clipping (what does clipping mean?)
    • snip (what does snip mean?)
    • snippet (what does snippet mean?)
    • snipping (what does snipping mean?)
    • clip (what does clip mean?)
    • clipping (what does clipping mean?)
    • snip (what does snip mean?)
13. Meaning
    • put a dressing on
    Usage Example(s)
    • dress the salads
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • put on (what does put on mean?)
    • apply (what does apply mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • dressing (what does dressing mean?)
    • salad dressing (what does salad dressing mean?)
14. Meaning
    • provide with decoration
    Synonym(s)
    • decorate (what does decorate mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • dress the windows
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • arrange (what does arrange mean?)
    • set up (what does set up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • interior decoration (what does interior decoration mean?)
    • decor (what does decor mean?)
    • decoration (what does decoration mean?)
    • ornament (what does ornament mean?)
    • ornamentation (what does ornamentation mean?)
    • decoration (what does decoration mean?)
15. Meaning
    • decorate (food), as with parsley or other ornamental foods
    Synonym(s)
    • garnish (what does garnish mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • decorate (what does decorate mean?)
    • adorn (what does adorn mean?)
    • grace (what does grace mean?)
    • ornament (what does ornament mean?)
    • embellish (what does embellish mean?)
    • beautify (what does beautify mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • garnish (what does garnish mean?)
    • garnish (what does garnish mean?)
    • trimming (what does trimming mean?)
    • trim (what does trim mean?)
    • passementerie (what does passementerie mean?)
16. Meaning
    • arrange in ranks
    Synonym(s)
    • line up (what does line up mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • dress troops
    Hypernyms(s) dress is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • position (what does position mean?)

DRESS as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • (of an occasion) requiring formal clothes
   Synonym(s)
   • full-dress (what does full-dress mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a dress dinner
   • a full-dress ceremony
   Similar To
   • formal (what does formal mean?)
2. Meaning
   • suitable for formal occasions
   Synonym(s)
   • full-dress (what does full-dress mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • formal wear
   • a full-dress uniform
   • dress shoes
   Similar To
   • formal (what does formal mean?)