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noun

ˈgau̇n How to pronounce gown (audio)
Definition of gownnext
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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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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
Pediatric nurse Lindsay, glamorous in a sleek, body-hugging gown, wore a hue seen on a few other female guests as well, including Swift’s childhood friend Abigail Anderson, a former swimmer at the University of Kansas. — Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026 Meanwhile, Gigi Hadid made a statement in a bold pink Wiederhoeft gown that Elle Woods would die over, and Selena Gomez showed out in sparkling gold Oscar de la Renta and Chopard jewels. — Lizzie Logan, Glamour, 4 July 2026
Verb
Last year, gossip platform Deux Moi posted a blind item saying that Swift will wear Givenchy by Sarah Burton, the designer of Princess Kate's royal wedding gown back in 2011. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026 The Florida native graduated from the University of Alabama with a dance degree in 2023, trading her cap and gown for a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader uniform after graduation. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
  1. dress
  2. nightgown
  3. clothe
  4. nightdress
  5. costume
  6. nightshirt
  7. attire
  8. lingerie
Noun
  • Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • This breezy shirt dress is made for vacation days thanks to its drapey fabric, loose short sleeves, and easy collar.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • This nightgown is made from the same lightweight material, comes in a dozen prints, and is 71 percent off.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • On June 19, police sent an undercover officer in the hotel, where he was greeted by a woman in a nightgown.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
Definition of nightgown
Verb
  • Next to her was a colleague, Santiago Salazar, 22, clad in his black Mexican World Cup team jersey.
    — Alfredo Corchado, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The home's exterior is clad in insulated metal panels with a high level of insulation, which is important since the shelters are deployed year-round, including during Canada's extremely cold winters.
    — Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of clothe
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
  • With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2023
Definition of nightdress
Verb
  • Did the nefarious villain (who may or may not have been costumed at Party City) have an accomplice within the Big Brother crew that helped facilitate the abduction?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Stewart recounted New York’s enthusiastic reaction to the Knicks winning, including the appearance of multiple Spider-Man costumes, a dancing MTA bus driver, and a drum line.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 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
  • Always elegantly attired, always thirsty, never drunk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The open concept and casually attired employees bear a resemblance to countless other start-ups.
    — Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 28 May 2026
Definition of attire
Noun
  • The singer stepped out in yet another daring twist on the lingerie silhouette during an evening out in London on July 5.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Instead, either hand-wash your lingerie or invest in a protective mesh bag to keep your bras, garments, and machine safe.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of lingerie

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