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
3
: a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events
robed; robing
: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe
Synonyms
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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Vergara was lounging on her couch in a bright magenta robe, with her leg in a complex knee brace.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
She was dressed in a robe decorated in tatreez (Palestinian embroidery), her strength of presence a reminder of her years-long commitment to Palestinian storytelling.
—Zahra Hankir, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Apr. 2024
The warmer has a 20-liter tub capacity and accommodates up to two oversized bath towels, robes, a throw blanket, PJs and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The mosque, close to the Detroit-Dearborn border, attracted a diverse crowd of worshippers, many dressed up in suits, dresses, traditional Muslim robes and Palestinian scarves.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
There’s a Hollywood Regency-esque robe that looks straight out of the wardrobe of Norma Desmond, alongside a billowing sheer top styled with jeans.
—Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The $189,000 statue, a 13 ft. faceless depiction of the late Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, in cascading gold and black academic robes, was erected outside a Cambridge office block to honor the Prince’s 35-year tenure as chancellor of Cambridge University.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 27 Mar. 2024
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
Noun
Grab a robe or a change of clothes from the large walk-in closet before heading out onto the private terrace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Vergara was lounging on her couch in a bright magenta robe, with her leg in a complex knee brace.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
She was dressed in a robe decorated in tatreez (Palestinian embroidery), her strength of presence a reminder of her years-long commitment to Palestinian storytelling.
—Zahra Hankir, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Apr. 2024
The warmer has a 20-liter tub capacity and accommodates up to two oversized bath towels, robes, a throw blanket, PJs and more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Rooms feature mosaic tiles, colorful fabrics, Frette linens and robes, and many have fireplaces and claw-foot bathtubs.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
The mosque, close to the Detroit-Dearborn border, attracted a diverse crowd of worshippers, many dressed up in suits, dresses, traditional Muslim robes and Palestinian scarves.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
There’s a Hollywood Regency-esque robe that looks straight out of the wardrobe of Norma Desmond, alongside a billowing sheer top styled with jeans.
—Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
The $189,000 statue, a 13 ft. faceless depiction of the late Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, in cascading gold and black academic robes, was erected outside a Cambridge office block to honor the Prince’s 35-year tenure as chancellor of Cambridge University.
—Anna Gordon, TIME, 27 Mar. 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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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robe. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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robe
1 of 2 noun1
: 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
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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