Undress

/ʌnˈdrɛs/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The act of removing clothes.
The undress of the models was part of the show’s theme.
verb
To remove one's clothing.
She decided to undress before taking a shower.
To remove the clothing from someone else.
The nurse had to undress the patient for the examination.
To strip off clothing or layers.
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

strip
He was about to strip for the show.
get naked
Let's get naked and jump in the hot tub.