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
• negligés

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
• wraps
• enrobes
• 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
• equips
• haps
• habilitates
• accouters
• bedights
• accoutres
• underdresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strips
• undresses
• disrobes
• unclothes
• uncovers
• disarrays
• untrusses
• unveils
• denudes
• divests
• undrapes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gowns

Noun

An employee that stayed close to Ramos and Pegasus during his recent Holtz visit, for example, closely monitored the interactions, making sure the kids cleaned their hands properly and, at times, changed gowns following their interactions with the horse. —Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025

Lhuillier is no stranger to bridal designs; in fact, her collection of wedding dresses, accessories like lace gloves, and after-party gowns is a consistent bestseller. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025

Who says a fundraiser needs a big ballroom, gowns and tuxedos? —Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2025

Hepburn’s Balmain number was a modern choice that paved the way for other brides of the time and even today to shy away from traditional floor-length gowns. —Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025

The potential tariffs could also cover surgical masks, N95 respirators, gloves, gowns and other medical and surgical instruments and supplies including IV bags, gauze/bandages, sutures, wheelchairs, crutches and hospital beds. —Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025

At Private Policy, playful skirts and leggings were reintroduced with a softer spin, LaQuan Smith layered chiffon and organza into sheer mock turtlenecks and gowns that balanced daring with refinement, while Diotima focused on intricate draping that highlighted the power of craft. —Essence, 24 Sep. 2025

Think shimmering crowns, sparkling gowns, and, of course, the classic black hat. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025

Fantasy fashion house Wiederhoeft is making a bold statement this fashion week with elegant corsetry, Versailles-esque gowns and a stunning array of silk gowns. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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