noun
a military uniform worn on formal occasions
• Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine
• Hypernyms: ↑military uniform
• Hyponyms: ↑dress blues, ↑dress whites
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noun1. : a uniform for formal wear; specifically : a blue uniform worn by United States Army personnel for formal occasions
2. : a dark blue United States Navy uniform regularly worn in cool seasons or climates — compare full-dress uniform, undress
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1. U.S. Air Force. a uniform consisting of the coat and trousers of the service uniform, with a white shirt and black bow tie, worn for formal occasions.
2. U.S. Army. a blue uniform worn for formal occasions.
3. U.S. Navy. a dark blue uniform worn in cool seasons or climates.
[1895-1900]
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dress uniform noun
A formal, ceremonial uniform
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Main Entry: ↑dress
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a uniform that members of the armed forces wear on formal occasions
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dress uniform,
a special uniform worn for formal occasions. Dress uniforms are worn by members of the armed forces at social and state functions.
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noun, pl ⋯ -forms [count]
: a military uniform that is worn at formal events
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a uniform that army, navy, etc. officers wear for formal occasions and ceremonies
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wearing full dress uniform
Useful english dictionary. 2012.