dress

A1
Pronunciation
/dɹɛs/
/dɹɛs/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes skirts below the waist.

Example Sentences
  • Amy and Mary looked very pretty in their dresses.
2 Definition

Apparel, clothing.

Example Sentences
  • He came to the party in formal dress.
3 Definition

The system of furrows on the face of a millstone.

4 Definition

A dress rehearsal.

Verb
16 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fit out with the necessary clothing; to clothe, put clothes on (something or someone).

Example Sentences
  • He was dressed in the latest fashions.
2 Definition

To clothe oneself; to put on clothes.

Example Sentences
  • I rose and dressed before daybreak.  It's very cold out. Dress warm.
3 Definition

To put on the uniform and equipment necessary to play the game.

Example Sentences
  • Due to a left ankle sprain, Kobe Bryant did not dress for the game against Indiana
4 Definition

Of a man, to allow the genitals to fall to one side or other within the trousers.

Example Sentences
  • Does sir dress to the right or the left?
5 Definition

To prepare (food) for cooking, especially by seasoning it.

6 Definition

To prepare oneself; to make ready.

7 Definition

To adorn, ornament.

Example Sentences
  • It was time to dress the windows for Christmas again.
8 Definition

To ornament (a ship) by hoisting the national colours at the peak and mastheads, and setting the jack forward; when "dressed full", the signal flags and pennants are added.

9 Definition

To prepare (a set) by installing the props, scenery, etc.

10 Definition

To treat (a wound, or wounded person).

11 Definition

To prepare for use; to fit for any use; to render suitable for an intended purpose; to get ready.

Example Sentences
  • to dress leather or cloth;  to dress a garden;  to dress grain, by cleansing it;  in mining and metallurgy, to dress ores, by sorting and separating them
12 Definition

To prepare the surface of (a material; usually stone or lumber).

13 Definition

To manure (land).

14 Definition

To bolt or sift flour.

15 Definition

(sometimes imperative) To arrange in exact continuity of line, as soldiers; commonly to adjust to a straight line and at proper distance; to align.

Example Sentences
  • Right, dress!
16 Definition

To break and train for use, as a horse or other animal.