What does "dress" mean?

"Dress" means: Clothing for girls that covers the body and legs. Example: "She wore a pretty dress to the party."

How do you say dress in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, dress is שמלה. In Spanish, it is vestido.

How do you pronounce "dress"?

Dress is pronounced /drɛs/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Dress — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

dress

/drɛs/

noun

Clothing for girls that covers the body and legs

“She wore a pretty dress to the party.”

שמלה

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Dress is a noun in the clothing category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "Clothing for girls that covers the body and legs" In Hebrew, dress translates to שמלה.

Example Sentences

She wore a pretty yellow dress to her cousin's birthday party.
The princess in the story had a sparkling blue dress that reached the floor.
Mum helped her choose a dress for the school concert.

Did You Know? For most of human history, both men and women wore long robes or gowns — trousers were not widely worn until about 300 years ago! The longest wedding dress train ever recorded measured over 2.1 kilometers long and was carried by 10 people. Queen Victoria started the tradition of white wedding dresses in 1840.