evening gown

noun

: a long, formal dress that is worn to evening parties or events

Examples of evening gown in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And Rocha showed off his current agility — an evening gown made of Gap icon denim jackets. Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 For instance, consider the fourth look from his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection: an evening gown crafted from silk taffeta and cotton tarlatan, adorned with silk taffeta appliqués, and lined with cotton canvas. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Oct. 2024 To vie for the titles, the 51 contestants from each competition will showcase themselves through multiple rounds: swimsuit (Miss USA) or athletic wear (Miss Teen USA), evening gown, and an onstage interview, as well as a preliminary interview with the judges. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024 The preliminary contest on Wednesday evening saw all 51 participants take part in evening gown and activewear rounds (the latter replaced the controversial swimsuit category in 2016). Oscar Holland, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evening gown 

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“Evening gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evening%20gown. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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