gown

gown

noun \ˈgau̇n\

Definition of GOWN

1

a : a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men b : a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person c : a woman's dress d (1) : dressing gown (2) : nightgown e : a coverall worn in an operating room

2

: the body of students and faculty of a college or university <rivalry between town and gown>

— gown transitive verb

Examples of GOWN

1. The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
2. <a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding>

Origin of GOWN

Middle English, from Anglo-French gune, goune, from Late Latin gunna, a fur or leather garment

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to GOWN

Synonyms: frock, dress

Related Words: chemise, coatdress, granny dress, housedress, jumper, kimono, kirtle, minidress, Mother Hubbard, muumuu, overdress, sack, sheath, shift, shirtdress, shirtwaist, sundress, sweaterdress, tea gown

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Rhymes with GOWN

brown, clown, crown, down, drown, frown, lown, noun, town