gown

gown

noun

Definition of GOWN

1

a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl <a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding>

Synonyms frock, gown

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

2

a loose pullover garment worn in bed <answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in>

Synonyms gown, nightdress, nightshirt

Related Words nightclothes; pajamas, pj's; nightcap; lingerie, negligee (also neglig{eacute}), nightie (or nighty)