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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
Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 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
Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 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
Some guests stunned in bespoke African gowns and bold prints, while others embodied classic sophistication with modern femininity.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Burton nailed her debut Givenchy show for fall 2025, an exhilarating display of new silhouettes, including dramatic hourglass coats and jackets, geometric baby-doll dresses and austere gowns.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 28 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
Hailey, meanwhile, pulled out all the stops with three custom bridal gowns.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 23 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
Some guests stunned in bespoke African gowns and bold prints, while others embodied classic sophistication with modern femininity.
—Essence, 20 Oct. 2025
At the Academy Museum cocktail party preceding it, the awards circuit still had its new-car smell; everyone seemed a little more excited to slip into their tuxedos and gravity-defying gowns (or, in the case of Kim Kardashian, a head-encompassing beige silk scarf).
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
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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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Here are five tips for creating last-minute DIY KPop Demon Hunters Halloween costumes.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Party City Halloween costumes 2025 Customers can shop for the family or office party in a few clicks and have orders delivered through DoorDash.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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