fancy dress
Example Sentences
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The inaugural event was designed for club runners but evolved to include everyone from elite entrants to those in weird and wonderful fancy dress, raising money for charity.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
In pictures taken at the time Trevor can be seen on stage with Barlow, including one documenting the pair in fancy dress on New Year's Eve.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
James lost his life after going to watch cricket in fancy dress, when England played a Test match at Trent Bridge in July 2011.
From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026
Winkleman, who put out the flames with another parent, took a short break from Strictly, and later campaigned for tougher fire safety laws on fancy dress costumes.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025
The news soon spread about the fancy dress ball.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
