gowns 1 of 2

plural of gown
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as in dresses
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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gowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gown

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Recent Examples of gowns
Noun
While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material. Shelby Wax, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025 Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 There were organza gowns adorned with miniature pastel rosettes and puff-sleeve pink frocks with abstract floral appliqués for the princess. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 This look for spring 2026 also ranked high among the gowns that should be viewed up close to get a better look at its handwork, a silver embroidery and beading that required more than 400 hours to complete. Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025 Some guests stunned in bespoke African gowns and bold prints, while others embodied classic sophistication with modern femininity. Essence, 20 Oct. 2025 At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf). Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025 So far, we've been treated to a close look at three Ralph Lauren bridal gowns worn by the 33-year-old pop star on her big day. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 Oct. 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gowns
Noun
  • A far cry from the 8,000 dresses she's worn in the past, White's pajamas featured a print of the show's iconic wheel as well as purple fuzzy cuffs on both the top and pants.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Denim dresses offered a seasonal reprieve from the oversized and wide-leg jean silhouettes that continue to dominate the runway.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs.
    Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Last year, North — whom Kim shares with ex-husband Kanye West — showed off a few of her 2024 Halloween costumes on TikTok.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Party City Halloween costumes 2025 Customers can shop for the family or office party in a few clicks and have orders delivered through DoorDash.
    Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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