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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
Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
She was most drawn to gowns with a sweetheart neckline, but wasn't set on any specific style.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Crawford and Gerber attended the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala together in Gucci gowns.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Roughly 60 of us were gathered in an industrial event space on graduation day at Harvard, looking eight floors down from an outdoor deck at the students milling below in caps and gowns.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gathered dressed to the nines, the women rocking sequined gowns and kitten heels, the men wearing tailored suits and polished dress shoes.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
After all, apart from the film industry, there are only a few people who regularly need gowns for red carpets and events.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
One of the most striking uses of hair came in the form of Galliano’s last Margiela couture show, where models wore merkins underneath the translucent gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 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
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The throwback capsule collection revives popular and bestselling wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses that were offered by the two companies during their original partnership in the early 2010s.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
She was most drawn to gowns with a sweetheart neckline, but wasn't set on any specific style.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
On Saturday, Crawford and Gerber attended the 2025 LACMA Art + Film Gala together in Gucci gowns.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Roughly 60 of us were gathered in an industrial event space on graduation day at Harvard, looking eight floors down from an outdoor deck at the students milling below in caps and gowns.
—Nick Stern, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Thousands of people gathered dressed to the nines, the women rocking sequined gowns and kitten heels, the men wearing tailored suits and polished dress shoes.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
After all, apart from the film industry, there are only a few people who regularly need gowns for red carpets and events.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
One of the most striking uses of hair came in the form of Galliano’s last Margiela couture show, where models wore merkins underneath the translucent gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 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
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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
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This popular necklace style is the pinnacle of any jewelry collection and a versatile and timeless design that pairs well with anything from the ultra-casual athleisure looks to formal dresses and pantsuits.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
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Bodysuits, oversize blazers worn as dresses, and sheer fabrics that reveal the lingerie underneath are all common sights.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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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
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Those costumes from the original Broadway production, including the Schuyler sisters’ winter ball gowns, Hamilton, Jefferson and Burr’s suits, as well as King George’s outfit, are all featured among the exhibit, too.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Here are five tips for creating last-minute DIY KPop Demon Hunters Halloween costumes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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