Synonyms of gown

gown 1 of 2

noun

ˈgau̇n 

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dress
• frock
• jumper
• sheath
• kimono
• chemise
• minidress
• sundress
• kirtle
• shirtwaist
• housedress
• tea gown
• shirtdress
• overdress
• muumuu
• coatdress
• sack
• shift
• Mother Hubbard
• sweaterdress
• granny dress

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pajamas
• nightgown
• nightdress
• nightshirt
• lingerie
• nightclothes
• negligee
• nightie
• nightcap
• pj's

gown

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dress
• clothe
• costume
• garment
• attire
• apparel
• toilet
• garb
• deck (out)
• drape
• habit
• robe
• suit
• array
• rig (out)
• wrap
• dress up
• jacket
• bedeck
• get up
• vesture
• enrobe
• tog (up or out)
• frock
• uniform
• cloak
• caparison
• outfit
• vest
• do up
• invest
• mantle
• furnish
• swaddle
• tailor
• equip
• huddle
• swathe
• dress down
• hap
• bedight
• underdress
• habilitate
• enswathe
• accoutre

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strip
• undress
• disrobe
• disarray
• unclothe
• uncover
• untruss
• divest
• unveil
• denude
• undrape

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gown

Noun

For her wedding day, Emma wore a flowy white gown custom-made by Monique Lhuillier, per Vogue. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026

Verb

The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026