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semi-evening gown
semi-evening gown n. 
/ˌsɛmiˈiv(ə)nɪŋ ˌɡaʊn/
Brit. /ˌsɛmɪˈiːvnɪŋ ɡaʊn/
, /ˌsɛmɪˈiːvnɪŋ ɡaʊn/U.S. /ˌsɛˌmaɪˈiv(ə)nɪŋ ˌɡaʊn/
, /ˌsɛˌmaɪˈiv(ə)nɪŋ ˌɡaʊn//ˌsɛmiˈiv(ə)nɪŋ ˌɡaʊn/ΘΚΠ
the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > dress, robe, or gown > types of > for specific purpose > other
ball-dress1710
presentation dress1836
party frock1858
tea-gown1878
semi-evening gown1891
little black frock1898
cocktail dress1921
cocktail frock1926
little black dress1928
practice dress1934
1891 Sunday Herald (Washington, D.C.) 8 Nov. 20/2 The charming home or semi-evening gown shown is appropriate for silk or fine woolen goods fitted with tiny plaits at the waist line.
1917 Vogue (U.S. ed.) 1 Nov. 68/2 (caption) The semi-evening gown for the restaurant or theatre..has a tunic and bodice of petunia chiffon with silk embroidery in the same shade.
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