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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
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The graduates, members of the Class of 2026, entered the stadium in caps and gowns as family members and friends cheered from the stands.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Each designer has their own production process, but gowns are made by the designers themselves and delivered to the bride through the boutique.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
As the choir chorused and as brides in white gowns walked down the aisle, the handful of relatives and friends present inside the church maintained social distance, cheered and snapped photos.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Taking cues from the gowns of Princess Kate and Grace Kelly before her, the bride opted for a high lace neckline.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
There will be no effort, however, to make sure pins are being worn on classmates’ gowns in his memory.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 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
The items range from lavish gowns to magazine covers to books, letters and keepsakes.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026
The graduates, members of the Class of 2026, entered the stadium in caps and gowns as family members and friends cheered from the stands.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Each designer has their own production process, but gowns are made by the designers themselves and delivered to the bride through the boutique.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
It’s been months since Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman finalized their divorce, and the Oscar-winning actress has been dominating red carpets left and right in revenge-style gowns.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 9 June 2026
As the choir chorused and as brides in white gowns walked down the aisle, the handful of relatives and friends present inside the church maintained social distance, cheered and snapped photos.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
Taking cues from the gowns of Princess Kate and Grace Kelly before her, the bride opted for a high lace neckline.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 8 June 2026
There will be no effort, however, to make sure pins are being worn on classmates’ gowns in his memory.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 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
Noun
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Silk pieces come in relaxed, slinky silhouettes such as slip dresses and matching sets, cashmere silk helps sweaters and knits feel lightweight, cotton cashmere is for all the sporty-chic styles, and stretch linen adds an airy feel.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
10 June 2026
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To expand its looks beyond daytime, the new Atelier collection introduces Summer Soirée dresses in evening silhouettes for destination dining and evenings on the coast.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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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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The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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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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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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