Meaning of the word "dress rehearsal" in English

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dress rehearsal

US /ˈdres rɪˌhɜːrsl/
UK /ˈdres rɪˌhɜːrsl/
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Noun

1.

a final rehearsal of a play or other performance, using costumes and props and with the scenery in place, as it will be in the real performance.

Example:
The cast held a full dress rehearsal the night before opening.
The technical crew worked tirelessly during the dress rehearsal to fix all issues.
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