1
as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gown
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Modern Family alum Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (who played Mitchell and Cam's daughter Lily on the hit series) posted plenty of adorable prom content, including this sweet shot of her in a black mermaid-hem gown.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Oprah Winfrey said her 1986 Oscars gown left her with a permanent scar.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gown
Noun
Last season, the team also had 15 seniors who celebrated graduation in their caps and gowns after winning the 6A title.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Modern Family alum Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (who played Mitchell and Cam's daughter Lily on the hit series) posted plenty of adorable prom content, including this sweet shot of her in a black mermaid-hem gown.
—Lindy Segal, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
There have been Heil Hitler-ing Nazis and aspiring flag burners, and a heel who wore a cap and gown into the ring and recited poetry.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Oprah Winfrey said her 1986 Oscars gown left her with a permanent scar.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
-
The dress was Christian Dior haute couture, according to White House press pool reporting.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
-
The dress was paired with an amethyst and diamond necklace gifted to Queen Victoria and then passed to Queen Mary, the BBC reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Law-enforcement officers, clad in helmets and flak jackets and wielding long guns, materialized on the stage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The structure is distinguished from its two larger neighbors by having been partially clad in red granite blocks, rather than white limestone.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
On April 1, ICE agents arrived at the couple’s home and arrested Ross-Mahé, who was dressed only in a nightgown, robe and underwear, per a neighbor’s account submitted in court, the Times reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
-
This week, Julia Fox became an unexpected adopter of conservative kitsch at the Fashion Trust US Awards, arriving in a frilly satin salmon pink oversized nightgown from rising cult label Ashley Williams.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
The dynamic nature of production meant that details were constantly changing while the physical space was being set up, including the costuming, decorations, and even the script.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Take Prada’s Spring-Summer 2023 show, where sheer, matronly nightdresses and housecoats were shown with heeled Mary Janes and tightly gripped clutch bags.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
-
The pair appear in a series of flamboyant poses: noodling on a piano; smoking solemnly in front of art works; curtsying mid-phone call in a risqué nightdress.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
-
The Yellow Kid was a big bald baby of a boy, with jug ears, a gap-toothed grin, and a long yellow nightshirt.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
-
My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Matter—slim, dark-haired, attired in a dark blue zip-up sweater and matinee idol handsome—is a natural entertainer who savored every moment holding a mic.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
-
They were identically attired, in a dark suit and dark glasses.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Sweeney also has a pop-up bar promoting her lingerie line Syrn at the festival.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
-
The exception is a store belonging to a renowned international lingerie brand, around which a line has formed following the announcement of special discounts on certain products.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
