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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
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Ballerini wore the sleeveless gown with silver eye shadow, long waves, and silver sandals.
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The former costars were captured chatting at the event and even interacting with Vivica A. Fox, 60, who wore a dazzling dark red shimmery gown.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The Barbie Rita Moreno doll wears an elegant gown that echoes many designs Moreno has worn on the red carpet.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The doll is inspired by Moreno’s most famous red carpet moments, donning an elegant black and gold gown, with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with metallic design.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
The former costars were captured chatting at the event and even interacting with Vivica A. Fox, 60, who wore a dazzling dark red shimmery gown.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The Barbie Rita Moreno doll wears an elegant gown that echoes many designs Moreno has worn on the red carpet.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
The doll is inspired by Moreno’s most famous red carpet moments, donning an elegant black and gold gown, with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a long skirt with metallic design.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 28 Nov. 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
Medical Definition
gown
noun
: a garment designed to be worn by health care professionals or patients: such as
a
: a sterile one-piece coverall worn by health care personnel especially during a medical procedure to prevent the dispersal of bodily fluids or infectious material : surgical gown
b
: a loose robe that is usually open in the back and is worn by patients in a medical facility (such as a hospital) : hospital gown
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