full-dress
[ foo l-dres ]
/ ˈfʊlˌdrɛs /
adjective
formal and complete in all details: a full-dress uniform.
done or presented completely or thoroughly.
Origin of full-dress
First recorded in 1755–65
Words nearby full-dress
full-bore,
full-bottomed,
full-court press,
full-cream,
full-cut,
full-dress,
full-duplex,
full-faced,
full-fashioned,
full-figured,
full-fledged
Definition for full-dress (2 of 2)
full dress
noun
the formal attire customarily worn in the evening, usually consisting of black tailcoats and white bow ties for men, and floor-length dresses for women.
a ceremonial style of dress.
Origin of full dress
First recorded in 1755–65
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British Dictionary definitions for full-dress
full dress
noun
- a formal or ceremonial style of dress, such as white tie and tails for a man and a full-length evening dress for a woman
- (as modifier)full-dress uniform