ball gown

noun

: a long dress that is worn to large formal parties for dancing

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Culpo stunned in a regal ball gown by Dolce & Gabbana that featured a crew neck, long sleeves, and a buttoned back. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 July 2025 Singer-songwriter Sierra Ferrell's on-stage presentation involves ball gowns or Western wear. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Saldaña set herself apart from the rest with a black ball gown detailed with bright yellow, blue, red, green and white feathers. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 6 May 2025 Thankfully, a second season now exists, so everyone can resume running around in Victorian ball gowns to the tune of Brandi Carlile needle drops. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for ball gown

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“Ball gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20gown. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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