GOWN

/ɡaʊn/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10

Scrabble letter values: G₂O₁W₄N₁ = 8

Definition

verb dress in a gown.
noun a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions.
noun the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located.
noun lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women. — synonyms: nightgown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress
noun protective garment worn by surgeons during operations. — synonyms: surgical_gown, scrubs
noun outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions. — synonyms: robe

“the relations between town and gown are always sensitive”
“In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.”