English Explanatory Dictionary

overdress

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
  2. To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
  3. To put too many clothes on (a person).
  4. To put too much dressing on (food).
noun
  1. Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
  2. Any garment worn over another.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

overdress overdresses overdressing overdressed

Etymology

From over- + dress.

Antonyms

underdress

Related words

overshoe

Derived words

overdresser
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