Definitions for overdress

overdress o·ver·dress

Spelling: [verb oh-ver-dres; noun oh-ver-dres]
IPA: /verb ˌoʊ vərˈdrɛs; noun ˈoʊ vərˌdrɛs/

Overdress is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 214 anagrams from letters in overdress (deeorrssv).

Definitions for overdress

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to dress with too much display, finery, or formality:
  2. to put excessive clothing on:

noun

  1. a dress worn over another, which it covers either partially or completely.

Origin of overdress

First recorded in 1700-10; over- + dress

Examples for overdress

overdress and bodice of white silk brocaded with scarlet roses.

A bodice and overdress of white cretonne flowered with red roses.

Then, it seems to me, it is a little hard on the really poor girls at school if the rest of you are inclined to overdress.

Jean Merritt wore her favorite rose color, a dress of satin with an overdress of tulle.

There is a vulgar tendency among all Americans to overdress which you must avoid.

The bridal dress, says Miss Davis, was of a pink satin, with an overdress of white lace; her slippers also were of white satin.

Word Value for overdress
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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