fancy dress

/ˌˈfænsi ˌdrɛs/
/ˈfænsi drɛs/
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Other forms: fancy dresses

Definitions of fancy dress
  1. noun
    a costume worn as a disguise at a party
    synonyms: masquerade, masquerade costume
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    type of:
    costume
    the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
    disguise
    any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
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