gown

noun

ˈgau̇n

Synonyms of gown next

: a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men

: a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person

: a woman's dress

d(1)

: dressing gown

(2)

: nightgown

: a coverall worn in an operating room

: the body of students and faculty of a college or university

rivalry between town and gown

gown transitive verb

Examples of gown in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Philip Abel Adama in profile in black graduation cap and gown, with pillars of MIT building in background. —

Kajsa Kedefors, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023 For the majority of the set, Ballerini wsa seen wearing a white floor-length gown. —

Hanna Lustig, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023 The rapper co-hosted the preshow, wearing another look, including a sparkly Area gown with bone accents that reminded many Twitter users of The Flintstones. —

Gabi Thorne, Allure, 13 Sep. 2023 Tonight, rapper Cardi B certainly kept this fashion mood alive with her own red carpet ensemble: The star chose a sculptural gown that was made out of hundreds of silver hair clips. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2023 The wedding looked intimate and Elise wore a stunning gown with her hair pinned up in curls. —

Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023 The model wore a form-fitting black gown while Doncic opted for a sleek blue suit. —

Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023 Holly Waddington’s costumes are another knockout, most of all Bella’s gowns, with sculptural sleeves and skirts that can evoke geometrical constructions or organic forms like flowers or coral. —

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2023 In July 2022, Pugh shared photos of herself wearing a Valentino gown to the designer’s haute couture show. —

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2023 See More

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