Synonyms of robes

robes 1 of 2

noun

plural of robe

as in cloaks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cloaks
• veils
• shrouds
• blankets
• curtains
• mantles
• masks
• hoods
• coverings
• palls
• wraps
• copes
• covers
• shields
• cover-ups
• penumbrae
• screens
• covertures
• blinds
• disguises
• Trojan horses
• facades
• faces
• varnishes
• veneers
• concealers
• glosses
• fig leafs
• Potemkin villages
• camouflages

robes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of robe

as in clothes

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes

robed the queen in her ceremonial garments

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clothes
• dresses
• costumes
• garments
• attires
• gowns
• garbs
• drapes
• habits
• apparels
• toilets
• suits
• wraps
• vestures
• decks (out)
• enrobes
• bedecks
• rigs (out)
• cloaks
• togs (up or out)
• jackets
• arrays
• caparisons
• mantles
• frocks
• gets up
• dresses up
• uniforms
• outfits
• vests
• does up
• swaddles
• huddles
• tailors
• invests
• furnishes
• swathes
• enswathes
• equips
• habilitates
• haps
• dresses down
• bedights
• accoutres
• underdresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of robes

Noun

The altar boy and altar girl pulled off their robes while Obi, the priest, and Lyons slowly made their way outside. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

The future king, along with other royals, were photographed in traditional green velvet ceremonial robes at the event. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 1 July 2026

Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Signature toiletries—including eucalyptus oil shower mister—and fluffy towels and robes complete the setup. — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

Later on, Zhenwu took a human form, often shown wearing robes or armor, with long black hair flowing behind him, bare feet, and holding a sword or banner emblazoned with the Big Dipper. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Speculation that Alito might hang up his robes soon ramped up after he was briefly hospitalized following a Federalist Society dinner in April. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 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