dress Definition

dress
verb dresses, dressed, dressing

tr & intr
1. To put clothes on; to wear, or make someone wear, clothes (of a certain kind).

Thesaurus: clothe, don, wear, garb, robe, attire, drape, accouter, array, cover; Antonym: disrobe, strip.
2. To treat and bandage (wounds).

Thesaurus: heal, treat, bandage, cleanse, sterilize, cauterize.
3. To prepare, or add seasoning or a sauce to (food).
4. To arrange a display in (a shop window).
5. To shape and smooth (especially stone).
intr
6. To put on or have on formal evening wear.

noun

1. A woman's garment with top and skirt in one piece.
2. Clothing; wear.

Example: in evening dress
Thesaurus: apparel, clothing, clothes, ensemble, attire, garments, garb, costume, wardrobe, raiment, accoutrements.

adj

1. Formal; for wear in the evenings.

Example: dress jacket

Etymology: 14c: from French dresser to prepare.

Phrasal Verb: dress someone down

To scold them.

Phrasal Verb: dress up

To put on fancy dress.To dress in very smart or formal clothes.

Phrasal Verb: dress something up

To make it appear more pleasant or acceptable by making additions or alterations.