ROBE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈrōb

Definition of robe

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

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

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

The trauma would remain buried beneath a heavy shroud of silence and shame, resurfacing only decades later—almost violently breaking through—during a hypnosis session.

— Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Like Penelope’s shroud, it is woven and unwoven, always becoming, never complete.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 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

Seven days of building both the Ice King and Charlie the Unicorn costumes with much trial and error have culminated in her decision to go as the Ice King for the first day of San Diego Comic-Con.

— Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 24 July 2026
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

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