toga

noun

to·​ga ˈtō-gə 

: 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

ˈtō-gəd 

adjective

Illustration of toga

Examples of toga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In contrast, the youth’s costume—a bedsheet toga, neatly tied by his parents, and a toy sword—is crisp in its details. — Peter Saenger, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026

Not all fashions from the Roman Empire stand up to present scrutiny—you’d be hard pressed to find a toga worn anywhere but a frat party, for instance. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026

In fact, the High-A Rome Emperors (whose logo, it must be pointed out, involves a penguin in a toga) might just be the current toast of the Atlanta farm system. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 June 2026

Beside the general — adorned with a laurel wreath for his head, and a purple and gold toga to drape over his shoulders — in his four-horse chariot, a slave would stand at his side. — Frederic J. Fransen, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing toga

• toga virilis

Rhymes for toga

• yoga
• conestoga

Kids Definition

toga

noun

to·​ga ˈtō-gə 

: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome