robe de chambre

noun

robe de cham·​bre ˌrōb-də-ˈshäm-brə How to pronounce robe de chambre (audio)
-ˈshäⁿbrᵊ
plural robes de chambre ˌrōb(z)-də-ˈshäm-brə How to pronounce robe de chambre (audio)
-ˈshäⁿbrᵊ
: dressing gown

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of robe de chambre was in 1687

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“Robe de chambre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robe%20de%20chambre. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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