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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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as in clothes
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 gowns
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Costars Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday shine in strapless gowns at The Testaments premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
King joined a line of young women in white gowns at the Georgia International Convention Center for the Ivy Community Foundation Pink Cultured Pearls Cotillion.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
There are some gowns that won’t fit certain body types or not made well to that body type.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of fresh flowers and beautiful floral gowns are coming back to NorthPark Center.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph Lauren is a staple designer in the Duchess’s wardrobe, wearing the label’s main ready-to-wear gowns and suits, and the more casual diffusion line for its flowy shirts and pants that blend seamlessly into her Montecito mom, quiet luxury aesthetic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Stylists competed for dresses; stars were more likely to wear looks straight off the runway; and a surprising number of actresses still bought their own gowns — and were even proud of it.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
Cocktails, photo ops, gowns and crowns guaranteed.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Costars Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday shine in strapless gowns at The Testaments premiere in Los Angeles on March 31.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Among the sparkling gowns and bouffant wigs are a still-growing selection from Heklina’s own collection, donated in the past year by the performer’s close friend and executor Nancy French.
—Tony Bravo, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
King joined a line of young women in white gowns at the Georgia International Convention Center for the Ivy Community Foundation Pink Cultured Pearls Cotillion.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
There are some gowns that won’t fit certain body types or not made well to that body type.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of fresh flowers and beautiful floral gowns are coming back to NorthPark Center.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Ralph Lauren is a staple designer in the Duchess’s wardrobe, wearing the label’s main ready-to-wear gowns and suits, and the more casual diffusion line for its flowy shirts and pants that blend seamlessly into her Montecito mom, quiet luxury aesthetic.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2026
Stylists competed for dresses; stars were more likely to wear looks straight off the runway; and a surprising number of actresses still bought their own gowns — and were even proud of it.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Were the 1989 sets and surprise song gowns Easter Eggs or picked on a whim?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
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
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Soleimani Afshar regularly published images and videos of herself in what appear to be designer clothes, engaging in activities associated with wealth, including riding in a Hummer and posing for glamour shots in short dresses.—
Fedor Zarkhin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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While London adorably twinned with her mom in matching blue floral dresses from her sister, Nicky Hilton’s collection with fashion brand La Coqueta, Phoenix looked smart in a blue button-down shirt and white shorts.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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From shoulder pads to power suits and prom dresses to nightgowns, nothing is off limits.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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To make that medicine go down easier, RAYE costumes her fatalism in a baroque maximalism.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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