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dress

/dɹɛs/

As a noun, it refers to a specific silhouette that blends a top and bottom into one piece. While often associated with femininity, the connotation varies wildly from casual (sundress) to highly formal (evening gown). When used as a verb for clothing, it implies the process of transformation from a state of undress to readiness. It is more comprehensive than "put on," which refers to a single item; "dressing" covers the entire ritual of getting ready. In a culinary context, it describes a precise, technical preparation. The feeling here is one of refinement and cleaningstripping away the unnecessary to leave only the usable part of the ingredient.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Thursday afternoon, Chloe is in her dorm room while David is at his office.
David Smith

Your mom wants to know if that blue dress still fits for the wedding.

David Smith
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith

Idk, adulting is hard and I've totally given up on fitting into anything.

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David is acting as the middleman for Karen, while Chloe uses the internet slang 'adulting' to express her typical dramatic fatigue regarding life responsibilities and body image.

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noun

A one-piece garment consisting of a skirt with an attached bodice, typically worn by women or girls.

"She wore a long red dress to the gala."

verb (transitive)

To put clothes on someone or something.

"The mother helped dress her toddler for school."

verb (intransitive)

To put on clothes; to clothe oneself.

"Please wait a moment while I get dressed."

verb (transitive)

To prepare food, such as meat or fish, for cooking by removing waste and trimming.

"The chef showed the apprentice how to dress a whole chicken."

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