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Definition of overdress

overdress

/ˌoʊvərˈdrɛs/
o · ver · dress
Plural:overdresses
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Adjective:overdressed
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Past Simple:overdressed
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Past Participle:overdressed
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Present Participle:overdressing
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overdress Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To dress in clothes that are too formal, elaborate, or ornate for a particular occasion.

Example

"He worried that he might overdress for the casual backyard barbecue if he wore a blazer."

2

To put on or clothe someone in too many layers of warm clothing for the prevailing weather.

Example

"New parents often overdress their infants out of fear that they might catch a chill."

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• noun

1

An outer dress, tunic, or sheer garment worn over an underdress or slip.

Example

"The historical costume featured a delicate lace overdress worn atop a silk satin slip."

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• Rhymes for overdress

• Nearby Words

overdraw
overdrawer
overdrawn
overdress
overdressed
overdrink
overdrinker

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overdress. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overdress
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