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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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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
But the light-catching gown also had some edge with its shimmery semi-sheer material and form-fitting design.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Also with her mom was Apple Martin, who borrowed Gwyneth Paltrow’s black Calvin Klein gown to attend the premiere — the same dress Paltrow had worn to the Emma premiere in 1996.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Denim dresses and gowns—an emerging Spring/Summer 2026 trend—have also made an appearance on red carpets.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 7 Nov. 2025
But the light-catching gown also had some edge with its shimmery semi-sheer material and form-fitting design.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Throughout the promo tour, Lopez has styled Hudson in designer pieces such as an electric blue Vera Wang gown at the Berlin premiere of the film and a Valentino dress at the New York City screening.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Also with her mom was Apple Martin, who borrowed Gwyneth Paltrow’s black Calvin Klein gown to attend the premiere — the same dress Paltrow had worn to the Emma premiere in 1996.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
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Keleigh previously opened up about losing her wedding dress when the couple's home burned down.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The dress is crafted from lustrous taffeta, and a little velvet bow at the bust completes the look with understated material contrast.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From statement kitchen islands clad in marble effect porcelain to entryway floors where guests can keep their shoes on without the guilt, this material delivers practicality and style in several spaces within a home.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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In one shot from the campaign, Hailey also sits in a large chest of drawers, painting her toenails while clad in her Victoria's Secret lingerie.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Such a breeze up there to whip around your nightgown.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Pick up a cozy essentials set with a beanie, scarf, gloves, and ear warmers for $20, or sleep easy in a luxe satin nightgown that’s gentle on skin ($13).—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verb
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Photos from airports reviewed by USA TODAY from the USA TODAY Network, Reuters and Getty Images taken during the holiday travel season showed that flyers were largely attired in outfits ranging from casual to business casual.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
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Turkey Trot events The S3 Turkey Trot, which includes three race options, features thousands of participants attired in costumes ahead of the Nov. 27 parade.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Ahead of the seasonal campaign, the Savage X Fenty founder opened up to PEOPLE about her rules for wearing lingerie.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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The multi-hyphenate star shared new photos of herself on Instagram wearing lingerie from the brand.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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