Meaning of the word "fancy dress" in English

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fancy dress

US /ˌfæn.si ˈdres/
UK /ˌfæn.si ˈdres/
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Noun

1.

clothes worn for a party where everyone dresses as a particular type of character or thing

Example:
She wore a fairy costume to the fancy dress party.
The theme of the party is fancy dress from the 80s.
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