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sundress

/ˈsʌnˌdres/ /ˈsʌnˌdrɛs/

Meanings
noun
A typically sleeveless dress, usually a minidress, made of light, loose-fitting material for spring and summer wear.

Examples :

"During the summer picnic, Maria wore a pretty floral sundress to stay cool in the heat. "
style wear appearance

Related Words

Illustration minidress

minidress noun

/ˈmɪnɪˌdres/

A woman's short dress with its hemline well above the knees, generally at mid-thigh level.

"She wore a bright red minidress to the party. "

Illustration summer

summer noun

/ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/

One of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as being from June 21 to September 22 or 23 in parts of the USA, the months of June, July and August in the United Kingdom and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.

"the heat of summer"

Illustration fitting

fitting verb

/fɪtɪŋ/

To be suitable for.

"It fits the purpose."

Illustration usually

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

Illustration pretty

pretty noun

/ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɝti/

A pretty person; a term of address to a pretty person.

"The pretty was excited to see her family at the park. "

Illustration typically

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

Illustration sleeveless

sleeveless adjective

/ˈsliːvləs/ /ˈsliːvlɪs/

Of a garment, having no sleeves.

"My sister wore a sleeveless top to the picnic. "

Illustration spring

spring verb

/spɹɪŋ/

To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation

"Lifting the heavy box sprang his back, causing him a lot of pain. "

Illustration picnic

picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

Illustration floral

floral noun

/ˈflɔːɹəl/ /ˈflɔɹəl/

A design involving flowers

"The floral design on the tablecloth was a beautiful addition to the dinner party. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "