'full-dress' definitions:
Definition of 'full-dress'
From: WordNet
adjective
Suitable for formal occasions; "formal wear"; "a full- dress uniform"; "dress shoes" [syn: full-dress, dress]
adjective
(of an occasion) requiring formal clothes; "a dress dinner"; "a full-dress ceremony" [syn: dress, full-dress]
adjective
Complete in every respect; "a full-dress debate"; "a full- dress investigation"
Definition of 'full-dress'
From: GCIDE
- full-dress \full-dress\ n. full evening dress for men.
- Syn: dress suit, full dress, tailcoat, tail coat, tails, white tie, white tie and tails. [WordNet 1.5]
Definition of 'full-dress'
From: GCIDE
- full-dress \full-dress\ adj.
- 1. suitable for formal occasions; as, a full-dress uniform.
- Syn: dress. [WordNet 1.5]
- 2. requiring formal clothes; -- of a social event; as, a full-dress ceremony.
- Syn: dress. [WordNet 1.5]
- 3. complete in every respect, including formalities; as, a full-dress debate; a full-dress investigation. [WordNet 1.5]