robe

1 of 2

noun

1
a
: a long flowing outer garment
especially : one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession
b
: a loose garment (such as a bathrobe) for informal wear especially at home
2
: covering, mantle
peaks on the axis of the range in their robes of snow and lightJohn Muir
3
: a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events

robe

2 of 2

verb

robed; robing

transitive verb

: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe

intransitive verb

1
: to put on a robe
2
: dress

Examples of robe in a Sentence

Noun The priest wore a purple robe. with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green Verb robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Ellis appeared in a friar robe, with Medd looking the part of a circus ringmaster. Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 With the enthusiastic support of his white co-workers, Weber welcomed the national spotlight – until David Duke and the Ku Klux Klan showed up in white robes to picket the Kaiser Aluminum plant. Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 The clip ended with Jenner sitting with daughter Stormi, 6, in matching robes after arriving back home from dinner. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024 Guests will do yoga under the ornate plaster ceiling of the former ballroom and, in Glasscock’s ideal world, come to dinner in their pajamas and robes. Eimear Lynch Monica Khemsurov Kurt Soller Gisela Williams Caitie Kelly Elissa Suh, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 Matching the drape of the lengthy trains on Napoleon’s cotton velvet and faux ermine robe and Josephine’s regal cloak to the majesty of the artwork proved an endeavor. Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024 The conceit was literal: actors playing the two thinkers—Confucius dressed in a tan robe and Karl Marx in a black suit and a leonine white wig—met at the Yuelu Academy, a thousand-year-old school renowned for its role in developing Confucian philosophy. Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024 For temporary privacy issues, such as when you're dressed in your favorite fluffy robe while reading the Sunday paper, consider quick-draw curtains, blinds, or shutters, which close at the tilt of a wand. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024 With loungewear pieces from soft tank tops, robes, and T-shirts, the new brand sets its sights on ensuring comfort without compromising style. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 Feb. 2024
Verb
The presiding plump, pink-cheeked bishop of San Jose is ornately robed in his chasuble, bedecked with a mitre, and wielding a tall staff over his Vietnamese sheep. Viet Thanh Nguyen, The New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2023 The sword was just one of the royal symbols given to the monarch during the investiture, when the sovereign is robed and presented with a number of symbolic ornaments. Leila Sackur, NBC News, 6 May 2023 The dress and robe the Queen wore at her coronation will be displayed. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 May 2022 Perfect for cosplaying, Halloween or just staying comfy at home, this textured tunic will help fans robe up like Rey (no trip to Batuu required). Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 May 2022 Consider this ultra-cozy cotton terry cloth robe the Netflix & Chill version of the Little Black Dress. Alexandra Cavallo, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, robe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of robe was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robe. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

robe

1 of 2 noun
1
: a long loose or flowing garment
2
: a covering or wrap for the lower body

robe

2 of 2 verb
robed; robing
1
: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe
2

Legal Definition

robe

noun
: the legal profession
especially : the position of a judge
usually used with the
[his]…decision to decline the robe H. B. Zobel

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