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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
Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Often, items like glamorous black tie gowns that are too special or high-end for the donation pile or an average consignment store will find their way here.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
But keep in mind that the designer couture shows in Paris are this week — from which many Oscar and Screen Actors Guild gowns originate.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
That includes pajama—either short or long pants—and night gowns, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
That means dramatic gowns, dark suits and, naturally, shoes to match.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Threapleton and her co-star Scarlett Johansson twinned in strapless jewel tone gowns at the film's New York premiere.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday night, New York City’s color-loving partygoers braved the fierce cold, emerging from cars on Gansevoort Street clad in floor-length sequin gowns and a kaleidoscope of prints, stepping over three-foot snow pileups to enter the museum.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Graduates wear full-length gowns over dress clothes and sit in folding chairs on the field.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 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
Those wearing the caps and gowns worked hard, accepted (eventually) the challenges, and grew over the years.
—Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Often, items like glamorous black tie gowns that are too special or high-end for the donation pile or an average consignment store will find their way here.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
But keep in mind that the designer couture shows in Paris are this week — from which many Oscar and Screen Actors Guild gowns originate.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
That includes pajama—either short or long pants—and night gowns, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
That means dramatic gowns, dark suits and, naturally, shoes to match.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
Threapleton and her co-star Scarlett Johansson twinned in strapless jewel tone gowns at the film's New York premiere.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
On Tuesday night, New York City’s color-loving partygoers braved the fierce cold, emerging from cars on Gansevoort Street clad in floor-length sequin gowns and a kaleidoscope of prints, stepping over three-foot snow pileups to enter the museum.
—Gaby Keiderling, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Graduates wear full-length gowns over dress clothes and sit in folding chairs on the field.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 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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Look no further than this savory oatmeal recipe, which takes a classic sweet breakfast staple and dresses it up with sesame oil, quinoa, and a jammy egg.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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It is featured on skirts, blouses and more dresses with various cuts and silhouettes, demonstrating the unique design’s versatility and statement-making appeal.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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