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gown Definition

gown (go̵un)

noun

  1. a long, loose outer garment; specif.,
    1. dressing gown
    2. a nightgown, nightshirt, etc.
    3. a cotton smock worn by a surgeon
    4. a flowing robe worn as a symbol of office or status by certain officials, members of the clergy, scholars, etc.
  2. a woman's long dress, esp. one that is elegant or formal
  3. the members of a college or university as distinct from the other residents of the community conflicts between town and gown

Etymology: ME goune < OFr < LL gunna, loose robe, orig., fur cloak

transitive verb

to dress in a gown, as in an academic or ecclesiastic robe

gown Synonyms

gown

n.

dress, frock, evening gown, garment, vestment; see also clothes, dress 2.

gown Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dress: She just sat in her dressing gown by her bedroom fire, with her head sunk in her hands.
  • christen: This lovely Victorian child's underskirt made from white cotton was designed to be worn under a long and ornate christening gown.
  • wear: The bride A pure white gown worn under a cloak of rich, red velvet to keep out the chill.
  • embroider: H.E. Carter would run in with a dressing gown embroidered with a running faucet.
  • don: The don ball gowns in muted, earth colors.

Preposition: for

shape: Wedding dresses in the latest fashions, once used and second hand Wedding gowns for all shapes, sizes, tastes and pockets.

Adjective modifier

  • bridal: Brides may wear anything from a full bridal gown to a simple dress or suit.
  • strapless: I am selling two ball gowns 1. A long purple, backless, strapless satin gown with diamante detail - has a short train.
  • scarlet: Scarlet Day Days on which Doctors are required to wear in public their festal or scarlet gowns.
  • custom-made: Both Hollywood and royalty enjoy his creations and the house is also known for designing custom-made bridal gowns for royal weddings.
  • festal: The days of General Admission are ' scarlet ' days, and Doctors in the different Faculties are asked to wear their festal gowns.
  • flowing: Slumped over it was a hunched figure, dressed in a flowing, multi-coloured gown, her arms wrapped around the cot.

Preposition: with

  • sleeve: It is a loose ankle length gown with large puffy sleeves, designed to be worn without a cincture.
  • hood: His Will stated that at his funeral 13 poor men were to carry 13 torches and wear white gowns with a hood.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: Shopping for wedding gowns online has never been easier!
  • christening: Designer Christening Gowns Beautiful hand made designer silk Christening gowns, by Jacqueline Taylor.
  • bridal: Also providing discount bridal gown, designer wedding dress links.
  • couture: Ms Fraser later said she felt very special in the Kosibah Creations couture gown.
  • satin: Full satin gown with stunning button detail entire length of back of dress.
  • prom: The most beautiful modest wedding, formals, bridesmaids, and prom gowns in Southern Utah.. .

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