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

Celebrities may be known to opt for non-traditional wedding gowns for their nuptials, and in recent years, some have leaned into the naked dress trend to make a bigger statement, including Kate Upton in 2017 and Chloë Sevigny in 2022. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

With his theatrical flair and inspirations of epic proportions, Galliano immediately became famous for his ultrafeminine gowns, innovative tailoring and a cheeky, streetwise sensibility. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

The variations of embellished mini dresses, column gowns and pant suits on the runways this season served as proof. — CNN Money, 30 July 2026

On a recent Saturday, dozens of nurses donned their gowns and danced at Antun’s banquet hall. — Matt Stieb, Curbed, 30 July 2026

Diana’s iconic dress remains one of the most recognizable wedding gowns of all time, and early 1980s brides immediately wanted to copy Diana’s look for their own big day. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Despite being confined to her bed, covered in tubes, tangled in wires, despite being separated by gloves and masks and isolation gowns, our laughter permeated all those barriers. — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026

Throughout the evening, conversations focused not only on nominations and past experiences with the awards, but also on the suits, gowns and custom designs worn throughout the Kauffman Center. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Her storefront specializes in wedding gowns and guest attire, and now earns between $2,000 to $3,000 every month. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 27 July 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