ball gown

noun

: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing

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The attendees and talent alike went all out — from pajamas decorated with actors’ faces to ball gowns and shoulder-length gloves. —

Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 Early bird attendees dressed in ball gowns and black ties gathered for a pre-performance cocktail on the terrace of the David H. Koch Theater’s promenade—a perfect perch to watch all the glamorous arrivals. —

Freya Drohan, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 Outlander producer breaks down season 7 return, Roger's shocking discovery Her new husband tries to win her affection back with a lovely ball gown, to which Claire turns up her nose. —

Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024 The annual colors have inspired Met Gala ball gowns, art direction in films, technology, furniture, makeup, and overall, marketing decisions. —

R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ball gown