dresses
|dres-ses|
/ˈdrɛsɪz/
(dress)
clothing
Etymology
'dress' originates from Old French, specifically the verb 'dresser', where the root meant 'to set up, arrange'.
'dress' changed from Old French 'dresser' into Middle English 'dressen' (or 'dressen') and eventually became the modern English word 'dress'.
Initially it meant 'to make straight, set up, arrange', but over time it evolved into senses including 'to put clothes on' and the noun meaning 'a garment' (the current meanings).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'dress'; garments (usually one-piece) for women or girls worn on the body, typically covering the torso and extending down over the legs.
She packed three dresses for the trip.
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Verb 1
third-person singular present of 'dress': to put clothes on (oneself or someone else).
Every morning she dresses quickly and leaves for work.
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Verb 2
third-person singular present of 'dress': to prepare, arrange, or add a finishing touch (e.g., to dress a salad, to dress a dish).
He dresses the salad with olive oil and lemon.
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Adjective 1
plural form 'dresses' is not used as an adjective; see 'dressed' for the adjective meaning (transformation listed).
(See 'dressed' for adjective usage.)
Last updated: 2025/10/30 20:17