How to Use gown in a Sentence

gown

noun
  • The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
  • Life isn’t all tiaras and gowns, even for the Princess of Wales.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The bodice and skirt of the burnout gown were slashed with sheer, see-through panels of black mesh fabric.
    Seventeen, 25 May 2023
  • The queens are costumed in green gowns with red wigs, and of course, cowboy boots.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Joséphine wore a plain white gown evocative of a wedding dress.
    Nathan Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The doctor’s office should provide you with a gown or sheet to wear.
    Adriana Gallardo, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the gown had a chic cut-out that showed a peek of her toned core, and a hood that elevated the look.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • The bright blond wood begs for a comfortable sweater rather than a beaded gown.
    Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The color of Middleton's gown was a nod to the Ukrainian blue and yellow flag.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 13 May 2023
  • But this time, La Zarra brought a bop, suspended high above the ground in a glittery gown.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
  • Stars can trade their picket signs for tuxes and gowns.
    Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2023
  • For the event, Gomez paired the new cut with a sequined sleeveless gown and earrings that were just as sparkly.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The bride even pulled out her original wedding gown for the cocktail hour.
    Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Swift wore a sparkly silver gown with a thigh-high slit to the event, and accessorized with black heels and a bold red lip.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This full-length gown is timeless with delicate bows at the shoulders and a stretchy bodice.
    Elizabeth Berry, goodhousekeeping.com, 12 May 2023
  • The wedding looked intimate and Elise wore a stunning gown with her hair pinned up in curls.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 11 Sep. 2023
  • In line with the Princess of Wales' attire, the Duchess of Edinburgh also donned a blue and red cape over her gown, a nod to the colors of the union jack.
    Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
  • In Kim's case, the silver bodycon gown featured a grey fur trim that continued to drape around the dress.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Of course, celebrities aren’t walking around in full-on wedding gowns.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 July 2023
  • These days Klum is more of a bikini fan than a one-piece gal, not to mention a fan of the stunning red-carpet gown.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The model wore a form-fitting black gown while Doncic opted for a sleek blue suit.
    Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Beatrice chose a pale blue frilly gown by Needle and Thread and accessorized with a bow in her hair.
    Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 2 June 2023
  • Taking the stage in a red gown, Lee showcased the single with a live band and a performative sense of flair.
    Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2023
  • The 27-year-old actress wore a Giorgio Armani Privé gown which features a palm tree print.
    Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Swift arrived on the carpet in a floor-length silver gown, fitting the premiere’s chrome theme.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The gown was Reed’s own take on a dress from Lagerfeld’s 1988 haute couture collection.
    Brittany Natale, Redbook, 3 May 2023
  • My daughter is two years older and says that soon the girls in school will be talking about shopping for their new gowns.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • The plunging gown featured a top zipper that was pulled down to her midriff, while the bottom accent was zipped open to her mid thigh.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2023
  • And in September, three of Diana’s gowns sold for a total of $1.62 million.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
  • The true highlight of Mariska's red carpet moment was the multi-colored pattern adorning the left side of the gown.
    Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023

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