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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
Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 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
Brown, 21, made a statement in a figure-hugging black lace gown with feather details by Rodarte.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Carthen partnered her dark brown, strapless pony hair gown with a cherry cola bob courtesy of Tai Simon, who used hair by Jade Cheveux.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
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In it, the woman is wearing the then-modern attire of Viennese society, donning a white-and-blue dress and robe; the background, meanwhile, is full of East Asian motifs, representing Klimt’s fondness of Chinese and Japanese artifacts.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 Nov. 2025
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The latest restock is full of pieces ideal for both casual plans and upcoming holiday parties, including sweater dresses, knit blazers, full-zip hoodies, and comfy pants starting at just $15.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Hardwood floors harmonize with dark wood furnishings and wicker accents, alongside bathrooms clad in custom Portuguese azulejos-style tiles.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was found by a passerby in an alley on Pennsylvania Road, bleeding from the head and only partially clothed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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With terrifying makeup that resembled the character’s sleepless, scarred face, the talk show host looked truly possessed with her blue nightgown and possessed demeanor.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Is it driven by digital costuming for virtual reality, greater demand for sustainability, or something else entirely?—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Those costumes from the original Broadway production, including the Schuyler sisters’ winter ball gowns, Hamilton, Jefferson and Burr’s suits, as well as King George’s outfit, are all featured among the exhibit, too.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 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
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The Grammy-winning artist appeared at Madrid’s Gran Vía to reveal the official album artwork, a photograph of her in nuns attire against a baby-blue backdrop.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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The secret venue, lighting and ambience are supplied by host Triple Pocket Events, but diners, attired entirely in white, must supply their own picnic meal, white tables, chairs, cloths, dishware, cutlery and French wine and champagne.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The creative directors teased new ones in lingerie with Dutch label Love Stories launching in February 2026 just in time for Valentine’s Day, and in eyewear with Swedish brand Chimi to be unveiled the following month.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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These extravagant, often eccentric displays involved living-room jacuzzis, shag carpets, and costly collections—of lingerie, limited-edition sneakers, even tropical fish.—
Kim Hew-Low,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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