GOWN
/ɡaʊn/ ► audio Scrabble 8 Words With Friends 10
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
Examples
- “In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.”
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