toga

noun

to·​ga ˈtō-gə How to pronounce toga (audio)
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
also : a similar loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gown
togaed adjective

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Examples of toga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lines and crop of the jacket offer a more structural take on the Goddess of Victory’s flowing toga, recreating similar movement in the curvature and silhouette by utilizing different shapes. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 2 July 2024 Pedro Pascal appears to be in a senator-like role, wearing a nice toga and headgear next to the emperor. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024 There were toga parties and high spirits in these stories, but also pain and loss. Dwight Garner, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 By the time the nominee montage ended, Cena was clothed in a makeshift toga, which looked like it was fashioned out of an Oscars stage curtain and tassel. Kelly Wynne, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for toga 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin tegere to cover — more at thatch

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of toga was in 1600

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“Toga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toga. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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toga

noun
to·​ga ˈtō-gə How to pronounce toga (audio)
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome

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