tea gown

noun

Definition of tea gownnext
as in Mother Hubbard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tea gown
  1. sheath
  2. kimono
  3. shift
  4. jumper
  5. shirtwaist
  6. minidress
  7. chemise
  8. sundress
Noun
  • For birds and turtles, the beak is the mouth itself—the jaw bones, with a keratin sheath over them.
    — Niranjana Rajalakshmi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Johnson’s sleeveless sheath, complete with a scoop neckline, showed off her black silk underwear.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Their traditional Shinto nuptials were celebrated as a national holiday, and Masako wore a 12-layer silk wedding kimono that cost more than $300,000 before changing into a white floral gown.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • The development marks an important shift in the way modern militaries could defend against the growing threat posed by inexpensive drones.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike some abrupt management shifts at theaters, Brätt is not inheriting a season that someone else put together.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • Middleton paired her blazer with muted pieces in cocoa — a set of trousers and a round neck jumper by British contemporary designer brand Joseph.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Murray also competes in track and field as a sprinter and long jumper, mainly as a means to help his football game.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of jumper
Noun
  • Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 1 June 2026
  • Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
    — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
Definition of shirtwaist
Noun
  • Hilton paired her sparkling hip-slit minidress with divisive thigh-high cutout boots.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Minogue then changed into a minidress made from a vintage jersey T-shirt with a lace-up detail down the side, finished with leather piping, corsetry ribbon and gold hotfix crystals.
    — Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • In photos taken by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, the human rights activist could be seen radiating in a sunshine yellow sundress with a polarizing silhouette.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The chic flat starts rubbing and the chunky sneaker suddenly feels too casual for a sundress.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sundress
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“Tea gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tea%20gown. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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