ball gown

/bɔl gaʊn/
/bɔl gaʊn/
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Other forms: ball gowns

Definitions of ball gown
  1. noun
    the most formal gown; worn to a ball
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    type of:
    gown
    a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
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