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

Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 Ines De Ramon stepped onto the London red carpet in a sheer lace gown on Friday night accompanied by boyfriend Brad Pitt. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026

Verb

Gala cochair Nicole Ari Parker was one of the first to arrive, wearing a custom Victor De Souza gown reminiscent of Victorian tulle. — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The actor was an early standout of the night in a sheer black lace gown with a plunging neckline, thigh-high slit, and plenty of ostrich feather embellishments. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gown

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown

Noun

The singer-songwriter had purchased the exact vintage Gunne Sax maxi dress Meg White wore on the cover of the White Stripes’ 2003 album Elephant, released the same year she was born.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Scroll on for an edit of more wedding guest slip dresses that are just as versatile.

— Corinne Pierre-Louis, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of dress

Verb

Also on the premises are a striking one-bedroom cabin clad entirely in redwood, an outdoor movie pavilion, and sweeping mountain and city lights views from every vantage point.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Union members and their supporters were dressed colorfully, clad in red or green, and their march through the Brussels city center passed off peacefully.

— Mark Carlson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of clothe

Noun

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
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

Definition of nightdress

Verb

The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
The custom-fit suit is a near-torture device of costuming that severely limits my ability to move.

— Kyle Maclachlan, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 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

Fitted in a two-piece purple and black lingerie-style attire with matching fishnets and high heels, Doja Cat moved a mile a minute, only taking a break near the end of the show to take in the roaring crowd.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Ester Manas’s collection was the result of a collaboration with Belgian heritage lingerie house PrimaDonna.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of lingerie

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