Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for fancy dress. Search instead for Nancy_Meyers.
Definitions

fancy dress

NOUN
finery
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apparel regalia
STRONG
caparison decoration formals frippery gear splendor suit trimmings trinkets
WEAK
Sunday best trappings bib and tucker full dress
Antonyms
WEAK
rags

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A masquerade without masks is merely fancy dress with an open bar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The inaugural event was designed for club runners but evolved to include everyone from elite entrants to those in weird and wonderful fancy dress, raising money for charity.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Helmets are obligatory for those being carried - fancy dress is expected.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

While many of us are still deciding what fancy dress to wear for Halloween, celebrities have wasted no time in posting pictures in their elaborate costumes - and the big night hasn't even arrived yet.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Soon there would be no trace left of the fancy dress ball at Manderley.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "fancy dress" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com