Meaning & Definition of word "Undress"
Undress
/ʌnˈdrɛs/
noun:
- 1. The act of removing clothes.
- Example: The undress of the models was part of the show’s theme.
verb:
- 1. To remove one's clothing.
- Example: She decided to undress before taking a shower.
- 2. To remove the clothing from someone else.
- Example: The nurse had to undress the patient for the examination.
- 3. To strip off clothing or layers.
- Example: After a long day, he was eager to undress and relax at home.
Etymology
●Middle English, from 'un-' + 'dress' (to put in order or to dress).
Common Phrases and Expressions
to get undressed:
to remove one's clothing, typically for bed or to change.
undress for bed:
to remove clothes in preparation for sleeping.
undress in front of someone:
to take off clothing while being observed by another person.
Related Words
dress:
to put clothes on oneself or another.
clothe:
to provide with clothes.
disrobe:
to take off one's clothes.
Slang Meanings of undress
Meaning: strip
● Example Sentence: He was about to strip for the show.
Meaning: get naked
● Example Sentence: Let's get naked and jump in the hot tub.