| dress rehearsal | a full uninterrupted rehearsal in costumes shortly before the first performance |
lawsuit
suit
case
cause
causa | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy, the family brought suit against the landlord |
| civil suit | a lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant |
class action
class-action suit | a lawsuit brought by a representative member of a large group of people on behalf of all members of the group |
| criminal suit | a lawsuit alleging violations of criminal law by the defendant |
paternity suit
bastardy proceeding | a lawsuit filed to determine the father of a child born out of wedlock (and to provide for the support of the child once paternity is determined) |
test case
test suit | a representative legal action whose outcome is likely to become a precedent |
evening grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina | North American grosbeak |
anti-G suit
G suit | worn by fliers and astronauts to counteract the forces of gravity and acceleration |
apparel
wearing apparel
dress clothes | clothing in general, she was refined in her choice of apparel, he always bought his clothes at the same store, fastidious about his dress |
attire
garb
dress c | clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion, formal attire, battle dress |
| battle dress | a military uniform designed for field service |
| biohazard suit | a loose one-piece garment worn to protect the wearer against dangerous biological or chemical agents |
body armor
body armour
suit of armor
suit of armour
coat of mail
cataphract | armor that protects the wearer's whole body |
boutique
dress shop | a shop that sells women's clothes and jewelry |
bridal gown
wedding gown
wedding dress | a gown worn by the bride at a wedding |
| business suit | a suit of clothes traditionally worn by businessmen |
| circle dress circle | a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house, usually the first tier above the orchestra, they had excellent seats in the dress circle |
civilian clothing
civilian dress
civilian garb
plain clothes | ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc. |
coat hanger
clothes hanger
dress hanger | a hanger that is shaped like a person's shoulders and used to hang garments on |
cocktail dress
sheath | a dress suitable for formal occasions |
dinner dress
dinner gown
formal
evening gown | a gown for evening wear |
diving suit
diving dress | a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air, worn by underwater divers |
| double-breasted suit | a suit with a double-breasted jacket |
dress
frock | a one-piece garment for a woman, has skirt and bodice |
dress blues
dress whites | a dress uniform for formal occasions |
dress hat
high hat opera hat
silk hat
stovepipe top hat
topper
beaver | a man's hat with a tall crown, usually covered with silk or with beaver fur |
| dress rack | a rack used primarily to display dresses for sale in a store |
dress shirt
evening shirt | a man's white shirt (with a starch front) for evening wear (usually with a tuxedo) |
dress suit
full dress
tailcoat
tail coat
tails white tie white tie and tails | formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men |
| dress uniform | a military uniform worn on formal occasions |
| evening bag | a handbag used with evening wear |
fancy dress
masquerade
masquerade costume | a costume worn as a disguise at a masquerade party |
formalwear
eveningwear
evening dress
evening clothes | attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening |
| full-dress uniform | the naval or military uniform that is specified by regulations to be worn on ceremonial occasions |
| gym suit | clothes prescribed for wear while participating in gymnastic exercise |
| jump suit | one-piece uniform worn by parachutists |
| jump suit jumpsuit | one-piece garment fashioned after a parachutist's uniform |
leotard
unitard
body suit
cat suit | a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs reaching down to the ankles), worn by ballet dancers and acrobats for practice or performance |
long underwear
union suit | an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece |
| maillot tank suit | a woman's one-piece bathing suit |
| major suit | (bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts |
| minor suit | ( bridge) a suit of inferior scoring value, either diamonds or clubs |
| morning dress | a woman's informal dress for housework |
| morning dress | formal attire for men during the daytime |
overall boilersuit
boilers suit | a loose protective coverall or smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work |
pants suit
pantsuit | a pair of pants and a matching jacket worn by women |
| pressure suit | protective garment consisting of an inflatable suit for space or high altitude flying |
romper
romper suit | a one-piece garment for children to wear at play, the lower part is shaped like bloomers |
| running suit | a matching jacket and pants worn by joggers and made of fabric that absorbs perspiration |