Definition of "housedress" [housedress]

• A simple washable dress worn for housework. (noun)

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• "This would be such a great 'housedress' for me to clean in and those pockets would be great to aid in that endeavor."
• "That's a pretty glamorous "housedress" in my opinion."
• "Maybe the front placement of the zipper dictates that it live in the "housedress" category versus the "day dress" category."