bathrobe

noun

bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbäth-
: a loose often absorbent robe worn before and after bathing or as a dressing gown

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The bathroom is its own sanctuary, with stone basins that feel cool to the touch, deep tubs, and plush bathrobes by Garnier-Thiebaut. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026 In an Instagram Story shared on February 25, Ratajkowski struck up a pose in what appeared to be a hotel-style bathrobe, leaving it open to show off a sliver of bare skin running down her entire torso. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026 Friends sent cushy bathrobes and fuzzy slippers. Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026 However, bathrobes and downward dogs are only half the problem. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bathrobe

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First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathrobe was in 1834

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“Bathrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathrobe. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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bathrobe

noun
bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbȧth-
: a loose robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown

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