dress

• Substantiv für ein einteiliges Kleidungsstück für Frauen oder Mädchen oder Verb für das Anziehen von Kleidung.

A noun referring to a one-piece garment for women or girls, or a verb meaning to put on clothes.

1. Formal or ceremonialB1formal

   Relating to clothing that is formal or intended for special occasions.

   Festlich oder formell

   • The dress code for the event is black tie.
   • She wore a dress shirt and tie to the interview.
   • The wedding had a strict dress requirement.

   Synonymeceremonialeveningformalfull-dressgalaofficial

   Antonymecasualinformal

• Ein Substantiv, das ein einteiliges Kleidungsstück bezeichnet, das von Frauen und Mädchen getragen wird, meist den Oberkörper bedeckt und bis zu den Beinen reicht. Es kann auch ein festliches oder elegantes Gewand meinen.

A noun referring to a one-piece garment worn by women and girls, typically covering the upper body and extending down to the legs.

1. A1formal

   A one-piece garment for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs.

   Kleid

   • She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
   • The bride's dress was white and elegant.
   • She bought a new summer dress for the vacation.

   Synonymefrockgown

2. Style of clothingA2formal

   A particular style or type of clothing worn for a specific occasion or purpose.

   Kleidung

   • The dress code for the event is formal.
   • He prefers casual dress for everyday wear.
   • Traditional dress is worn during the festival.

   Synonymeapparelattireclothingcostumegarboutfitwear

• Verb, das das Anziehen von Kleidung oder das Bedecken des Körpers mit Kleidungsstücken bezeichnet; auch sich selbst oder jemanden für einen Anlass zurechtmachen.

A verb used to indicate the act of putting on clothes or covering oneself with garments.

1. Put on clothesA1formal

   To put clothes on oneself or someone else.

   sich anziehen

   • She dressed quickly for work.
   • He dressed the child in warm clothes.
   • I need to dress before we leave.

   Synonymeapparelarrayattireclothecostumegarboutfitrobe

   Antonymedisrobestripunclotheundress

2. Wear formal or specific attireA2formal

   To wear clothes of a particular style or for a particular occasion.

   sich kleiden

   • They dressed formally for the wedding.
   • She always dresses elegantly.
   • He dressed in a suit for the interview.

   Synonymeapparelarrayattireclothedress upgarboutfitrobe

   Antonymestripundress

3. Prepare or treatB2formal

   To prepare something for use, especially by cleaning, applying a substance, or arranging.

   Zubereiten

   • The nurse dressed the wound carefully.
   • She dressed the salad with olive oil and vinegar.
   • They dressed the mannequin in the window display.

   Synonymearrangebandagebindcleanfinishgroomprepareprocesstendtreattrim

Phrasal-Variantendress downdress outdress up