Definition of robe
1a : a long flowing outer garment; especially : one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or professionb : 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 light — John Muir
3 : a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events
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Examples of robe in a Sentence
The priest wore a purple robe.
with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green
Origin and Etymology of robe
Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, robe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob
First Known Use: 13th century
robe
Definition of robe
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
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
14th Century
First Known Use of robe
14th century
ROBE Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of robe for English Language Learners
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: a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn on top of other clothes to show that someone has a high rank or an important job
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: a loose piece of clothing that wraps around your body and that you wear before or after bathing, swimming, etc., or while resting at home
ROBE Defined for Kids
Definition of robe for Students
1 : a long loose or flowing garment a judge's robe
2 : a loose garment worn especially after bathing or while relaxing at home
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Legal Definition of robe
: 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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