GOWN Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈgau̇n

Definition of gown

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

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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

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gown

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verb

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

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Recent Examples of gown

Noun

The film draws on several chapters of Dior’s history, including the couturier’s friendship with Marlene Dietrich, his ties to Hollywood and the creation of the iconic Junon gown in 1949. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026 Dressed in a navy blue Bottega Veneta gown, Hayek Pinault styled her dark brown hair in straight, face-framing layers for a visually appealing contrast. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

Mirroring the poisonous arena featured in the movie, Grace paired her vibrant, beaded Almée Couture gown with a high ponytail, leaving her blond bangs out to frame her face. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 Close donned a green, oversized Simone Rocha gown with a low bow, leather opera gloves, and matching black cane. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gown

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown

Noun

The house’s holiday 2026 campaign, lensed by Gordon von Steiner, moves through a hotel washed in deep crimson, with gold dresses, black tuxedos and leopard print appearing almost everywhere else.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Cosmetics brands, retailers and AI chat platforms now invite shoppers to scan their faces or upload photos to preview a lipstick shade, a pair of glasses or a new dress.

— Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

Picture windows dominate the 30 ample rooms, which are pleasingly clad in unfinished wood and shocking splashes of lime.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Officers clad in black helmets and protective clothing charged at crowds in Lyon after the demonstrations against rising living costs and in support of the high school protest movement turned violent and fires were set in the streets.

— Zacharie Petit, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of clothe

Noun

Meunier, who keeps a replica of the mask in his apartment, translated his fascination with her into a hauntingly romantic collection of diaphanous, nightdress-like gowns, fluid tailoring, and trailing silhouettes.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
The Rhode beauty founder posed in a tiny white nightdress while cuddling and kissing Justin in bed in photos shared on September 7.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of nightdress

Verb

This melding of ultra-modern fabrication and centuries-old craft compounds West’s broader vision for costuming Dune, creating futuristic objects that appear to have lived entire histories.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Elsewhere in the memoir, Dench spoke about the 2004 sci-fi film’s costuming while comparing costume fittings for movies and theatre.

— Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of costume

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
Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.

— Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Definition of nightshirt

Verb

At the age of 93 in 2018, Saint, who had been so memorably attired in her classic films, appeared at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to present the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Phantom Thread won).

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026

Definition of attire

Noun

As one of the most recognizable Angels from the 2000s, Kerr was asked to return to the lingerie brand’s runway for last month’s show.

— Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
In a January interview with Cosmopolitan, Sweeney discussed her approach to creating lingerie for different body types.

— Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of lingerie

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