Gown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡaʊ̯n/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gown is a noun meaning A loose, flowing upper garment.
Meaning
A loose, flowing upper garment.
More Meanings
- A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
- The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.
- (by metonymy) The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace.
- A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
- Any sort of dress or garb.
- The robe worn by a surgeon.
- To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.
Example Sentences
In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.
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Word Forms
- gowns
- gowning
- gowned
Synonyms for gown
Depending on context, synonyms include robe, scrubs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include robe, scrubs, nightgown, suit, shirt, jacket.
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