Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dress code

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.59 in modern English

Syllables: dress -code
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A formal specification of acceptable attire for a specific event or location.

Example Sentences

"The dress code for the funeral said dark - meaning white shirt, black suit, with a black necktie (no bowties permitted.)"

Inflected Forms

dress codes (plural) dressing code (alternative) dresscode (alternative)

Phrases

dress-code

Questions

What does dress code mean?: A formal specification of acceptable attire for a specific event or location.

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