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noun

ˈrōb How to pronounce robe (audio)
Definition of robenext
as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green

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verb

as in to clothe
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes robed the queen in her ceremonial garments

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Recent Examples of robe
Noun
All rooms come with air conditioning, coffee machine, safe, Wi-Fi, robes, slippers, Aesop products and a minibar. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 Everything from its best-selling linens to duvet covers, pillows, robes, towels, and blankets are designed for high-end shut-eye. — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
Verb
Guests can relax post-shower (or post-tub) in Guayabera robes custom-made by Dos Carolinas, and enjoy treats from the Ice Box, including local beer, farmers market provisions, and the makings for the world's best margarita. — Diana Oates, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026 Paula, similarly robed, figures that surely Sarah must have an explanation for breaking in. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for robe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robe
  1. cloak
  2. clothe
  3. veil
  4. dress
  5. shroud
  6. gown
  7. blanket
  8. costume
Noun
  • To create the body of her costume, Barnes draped a blue cloak over a large hoop skirt.
    — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • Merlin is draped in a long, light-colored cloak with a white hood over his head, obscuring his face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of cloak
Verb
  • Yeoh turned to Schiaparelli for her attire, clad in a classic black and white look with pops of gold throughout.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • After sermons and scripture reading, family and friends clad in colorful clothing danced down the aisle.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
Definition of clothe
Noun
  • The actress wore a black long-sleeve dress for the ceremony with matching boots and a white veil.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
  • Their heads are covered in waist-length teal veils, and black canvas work aprons cover their gray habits.
    — Adora Namigadde, NPR, 23 July 2026
Definition of veil
Verb
  • Photos released by authorities showed a group identified as the attackers, dressed in black clothing and hats and riding on the back of a black pickup truck.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • That means no tasting cookie dough made with raw eggs, no licking brownie batter off the beaters, and no homemade Caesar dressing made with uncooked yolks.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of dress
Noun
  • Like Penelope’s shroud, it is woven and unwoven, always becoming, never complete.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
  • Officials compared this year’s wildfire smoke event to 2023, when Maryland was also covered in a thick shroud of smoke.
    — Christopher Scarglato, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2026
Definition of shroud
Verb
  • The couple was pictured posing together in glitzy date night looks—Stefani wore a pale pink floral appliqué gown by Yara Shoemaker, while Shelton wore a black tux.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • Additional snaps feature the Boy Next Door star taking a selfie at Wimbledon, posing for photos in a Dolce & Gabbana gown and enjoying a cup of coffee and a croissant from what appears to be a hotel balcony.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of gown
Noun
  • Taupe linen shades soften red brick walls, as do teal velvet sofas, handmade straw baskets, and wool blankets woven by local company Evangeline.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026
  • Mezcal is a blanket term that refers to spirits made from the agave plant.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Definition of blanket
Verb
  • Nearby, two performers were smoking in white Monobloc chairs, costumed in long aprons and scrubs, rubber gloves close at hand.
    — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The seasonal job is part of her plan to eventually move to New York City and pursue her dream of working in wardrobe and costuming for Broadway, film and other productions.
    — Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of costume

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