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Gown meaning

What does “gown” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“gown” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions.

gown

noun

  1. a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions

  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”

  3. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women

    Synonymsnightgownnightienight-robenightdress

  4. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations

    Synonymssurgical gownscrubs

  5. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

    Synonymsrobe

verb

  1. dress in a gown

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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