Synonyms of gowns

gowns 1 of 2

noun

plural of gown

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dresses
• frocks
• jumpers
• kimonos
• sheaths
• shirtwaists
• kirtles
• chemises
• minidresses
• housedresses
• sundresses
• muumuus
• shirtdresses
• tea gowns
• granny dresses
• overdresses
• sacks
• shifts
• Mother Hubbards
• coatdresses
• sweaterdresses

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
• nightgowns
• nightdresses
• nightshirts
• lingeries
• nightclothes
• negligees
• nighties
• nightcaps
• pj's

gowns

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of gown

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothes
• dresses
• costumes
• attires
• garments
• robes
• drapes
• garbs
• decks (out)
• habits
• apparels
• suits
• enrobes
• wraps
• toilets
• bedecks
• rigs (out)
• vestures
• jackets
• frocks
• arrays
• togs (up or out)
• caparisons
• dresses up
• gets up
• outfits
• cloaks
• mantles
• uniforms
• vests
• does up
• swaddles
• furnishes
• tailors
• invests
• enswathes
• huddles
• swathes
• dresses down
• haps
• equips
• habilitates
• bedights
• accoutres
• underdresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strips
• undresses
• disrobes
• unclothes
• uncovers
• disarrays
• untrusses
• unveils
• denudes
• divests
• undrapes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gowns

Noun

Indeed, the new womenswear capsule expresses the brand’s signature codes and tailoring expertise with a lineup of feminine looks — sculptural minidresses, floor-length gowns and voluminous evening skirts. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Many designers kept it timeless with clean, minimal silhouettes and soft skirts, while others brought in texture, lace, and appliqués to add extra flair to these statement-making gowns. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Amid a sea of black gowns Saturday night, Kendrick stood out beautifully. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026

The images of his costumes and gowns for these women have become a part of the landscape of fashion from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s and in my case become part of my hard-drive of references. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Sleepwear including gowns and robes are crafted from a luxurious rayon/spandex blend for a lightweight feel with delicate lace detailing. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

There was music and singing, but we were dressed in gowns and tuxedos and then did militant poetry. — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026

Verb

Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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