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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
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to luxury pieces, consider hanging on to significant clothing items, such as wedding dresses or baptism gowns.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
The first flavor, Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, combines the luxurious fluffiness of the queen’s bouffant hair with the silkiness of her gowns.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The vintage silhouette harked back to Grace Kelly, who famously wore voluminous gowns throughout the 1950s.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
There was no shortage of splashy style, with sleek column gowns proving to be the standout trend of the night, as celebs like Mia Goth in Dior, Leighton Meester in Carolina Herrera, and Chase Sui Wonder embraced the minimalist look.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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
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
And then there’s Alison’s Isabella Linton, who’s quite doll-like in her candy-pink gowns and bows?
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2026
Although it was not related to an honorary degree, the band members were each gifted caps and gowns to wear.
—Andrea Flores
jan. 8, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
In addition to luxury pieces, consider hanging on to significant clothing items, such as wedding dresses or baptism gowns.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
The first flavor, Queen Charlotte Sponge Cake, combines the luxurious fluffiness of the queen’s bouffant hair with the silkiness of her gowns.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The vintage silhouette harked back to Grace Kelly, who famously wore voluminous gowns throughout the 1950s.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
There was no shortage of splashy style, with sleek column gowns proving to be the standout trend of the night, as celebs like Mia Goth in Dior, Leighton Meester in Carolina Herrera, and Chase Sui Wonder embraced the minimalist look.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 4 Jan. 2026
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
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
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Reformation Lluvia Dress As Reformation gears up for its 2026 collection drops, the store is marking down some of last year’s best-selling sweaters, dresses, shoes, and pants.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The couturier created dresses with names such as Tokyo or Utamaro — after the 18th-century Japanese artist — using exceptional fabrics produced by Tatsumura Textile, a historic silk weaver from Kyoto.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 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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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 11 Jan. 2026.
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