evening gown


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evening gown

n.
A formal, usually full-length dress.
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eve′ning gown`


n.
a woman's formal dress, usu. having a floor-length skirt.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.evening gown - a gown for evening wear
evening clothes, evening dress, eveningwear, formalwear - attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
gown - a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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