1. a one-piece or two-piece military uniform designed for combat or field duty
Usage: chiefly British military; often used in plural form
2. clothing or attire suitable for fighting or vigorous activity
Usage: figurative or informal use

Examples

• The soldiers changed into their battledress before the training exercise.
• She wore battledress for the outdoor survival course.
• The regiment's new battledress was designed for desert operations.
• He donned his battledress and prepared for deployment.
• Battledress uniforms are more practical than dress uniforms for field work.
• The soldiers inspected their battledress for any tears or damage.