dress rehearsalnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈdres rɪˌhɜː.səl/us/ˈdres rɪˌhɝː.səl/the last time a theatre work is practised before the real performance, when it is performed with the clothes, stage, and lighting exactly as they will be for the real performance
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Examples from literature
- A pleasing scene took place at the last dress rehearsal.
- Dress rehearsals are absolutely necessary.
- In schools, an audience at the dress rehearsal is usually a help to the amateur performers.
- The dress rehearsal for "As You Like It" was over.
- The last time I conversed with him was at the dress rehearsal of a comedy.