1
a
: a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men
b
: a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person
c
: a woman's dress
d(1)
(2)
e
: a coverall worn in an operating room
2
: the body of students and faculty of a college or university
rivalry between town and gown
gown
transitive verb
Examples of gown in a Sentence
The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
Recent Examples on the Web
The video continues with a brief look at Swift in a black vintage gown, staring directly at the camera as papers fly around her.
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Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The scene begins with Swift waking up in a white gown and chained to a bed in a topsy turvy asylum.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Photo: Liam Daniel/Netflix Dodd’s gowns in season three demand a closer look.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Megan served up Hollywood glam to the max at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Gala on April 16, attending the event in a classic combo of black gown, tumbling waves, and red lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
At Tuesday’s torch-lighting ceremony, actors dressed in long black and white gowns gathered in front of spectators.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
It was hooded, which gave it a semi-grungy feel, additionally, the gown was backless, which is a pivotal highlight.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
Dressed in an ivory-colored gown, Jewell held up her right arm.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
The Ghost actress, 61, left little to the imagination wearing a sheer silver mesh gown with sparkling details to the opening of the From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce & Gabbanaexhibition at Milan's Palazzo Reale on Saturday, April 6.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
The scene begins with Swift waking up in a white gown and chained to a bed in a topsy turvy asylum.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
Photo: Liam Daniel/Netflix Dodd’s gowns in season three demand a closer look.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2024
Megan served up Hollywood glam to the max at the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Gala on April 16, attending the event in a classic combo of black gown, tumbling waves, and red lips.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Apr. 2024
At Tuesday’s torch-lighting ceremony, actors dressed in long black and white gowns gathered in front of spectators.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2024
It was hooded, which gave it a semi-grungy feel, additionally, the gown was backless, which is a pivotal highlight.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
Dressed in an ivory-colored gown, Jewell held up her right arm.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
The Ghost actress, 61, left little to the imagination wearing a sheer silver mesh gown with sparkling details to the opening of the From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce & Gabbanaexhibition at Milan's Palazzo Reale on Saturday, April 6.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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gown
noun1
: an official robe worn especially by a judge, a member of the clergy, or a teacher
2
: a woman's dress
especially
: one suitable for afternoon or evening wear
3
: a loose robe (as a dressing gown or a nightgown)
gown
verb
gowned
adjective
ˈgau̇nd
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