full dress: Meaning and Definition of

full' dress'

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. 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.
  2. a ceremonial style of dress.

full-dress

Pronunciation: (fool'dres"), [key]
— adj.
  1. formal and complete in all details: a full-dress uniform.
  2. done or presented completely or thoroughly.
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