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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
Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
And unlike the others, that revolution touched almost everything, from T-shirts and jeans to gowns; fragrances to hotels; suits to candles.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Would those gowns have looked incredible topped off with turquoise hair?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
And that’s the world that inspires me so much, the dreamy colors and the ethereal dresses and the gowns.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Rack of bridal gowns hanging in a shop window in San Diego, California.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
My daughters both wanted pretty new wedding gowns when they got married.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Up until that point, Oscar gowns had often been the purview of costume departments and more theatrical designers (save an occasional visit by a Givenchy).
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
And unlike the others, that revolution touched almost everything, from T-shirts and jeans to gowns; fragrances to hotels; suits to candles.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
But behind the flashbulbs and flowing gowns, Cannes also offers a quietly profound cultural scene, steeped in centuries of art and Provençal heritage.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Would those gowns have looked incredible topped off with turquoise hair?
—Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
And that’s the world that inspires me so much, the dreamy colors and the ethereal dresses and the gowns.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Rack of bridal gowns hanging in a shop window in San Diego, California.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
The illustrations from 90 years ago feature various elegant gowns and outfits, including a floor-length floral pink dress, a chic purple tweed ensemble, and a glamorous strapless green-and-copper ball gown.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
My daughters both wanted pretty new wedding gowns when they got married.
—Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gowns
dresses
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Right on time, Target dropped a Fall Outfit Storefront filled with sweaters, dresses, shoes, and bags that make getting dressed easy.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Think fall dresses that could pass for designer, Quince cashmere sweaters soft enough to double as a blanket on the plane, and wide-leg pants that instantly elevate your outfit.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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