bathrobe

bath·robe | \ ˈbath-ˌrōb

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, ˈbäth- \

Definition of bathrobe

: a loose often absorbent robe worn before and after bathing or as a dressing gown

Examples of bathrobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After indulging in a few verses of the original, Grande segued from her lounge act into a frilly and fluffy pajama party, with her changing from her evening gown into a frou-frou bathrobe and lingerie ensemble. — Hilary Hughes, Billboard, "Ariana Grande Throws a 'Thank U, Next' Pajama Party For 2020 Grammy Awards Performance," 26 Jan. 2020 Thanks to Slack, Zoom, and Google, your office dress code can be a bathrobe and slippers. — Sara Harrison, Wired, "Got the Flu? These Doctors Really Want to See You—Virtually," 24 Dec. 2019 Riley's towels and bathrobes are beloved as well, with its lush spa towels (from $19; rileyhome.com) and hooded waffle robe ($109; rileyhome.com) earning particular raves. — Banu Ibrahim, CNN Underscored, "Luxury linens that are worth the price," 17 Dec. 2019 Martin’s Marcus can’t wait to retire and watch telenovelas in his bathrobe all day; even Smith, with his Gemini genes, isn’t immune: his perpetual playboy Mike has secretly started dyeing his goatee. — Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, "Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are still boys gone wild in bloody, hectic Bad Boys for Life: Review," 15 Jan. 2020 Then there’s this dove-gray Tibi coat, a cozy cross between a Gund koala and a bathrobe. — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, "Holiday Gift Guide: How to Channel Your Inner Maximalist," 6 Dec. 2019 Like with cosmetics, German and British lodgers are most likely to keep bathrobes as souvenirs. — Rosie Siefert, chicagotribune.com, "These are the most commonly stolen items from luxury hotels," 6 Dec. 2019 Kids and parents alike can order a Cousin Eddie or a Ralphie bear this year, complete with a bathrobe or bunny pajamas. — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, "Build-A-Bear has Christmas classics this year, including Cousin Eddie and Ralphie bears," 11 Nov. 2019 Snuggle into a plush bathrobe and rejuvenate with quiet time in your cabin; all accommodations are suites with big private balconies (even the smallest veranda has plenty of room to stretch and soak up the seascape). — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Five Best Cruises for a Post-Holiday Detox," 18 Dec. 2019

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“Bathrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathrobe. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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