Meaning & Definition of Gown in English
English⟶
Gown
/gaʊn/
noun
1. A woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
synonym:
- gown
2. The members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
- "The relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
synonym:
- gown
3. Lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
synonym:
- nightgown,
- gown,
- nightie,
- night-robe,
- nightdress
4. Protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
synonym:
- gown,
- surgical gown,
- scrubs
5. Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
synonym:
- gown,
- robe
verb
1. Dress in a gown
synonym:
- gown
Examples of using
At the dance, everyone raved about my gown.
She was wearing a gown of satin.
The gown is made of silk.