1
a
: a long flowing outer garment
especially
: one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession
b
: a loose garment (such as a bathrobe) for informal wear especially at home
3
: a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events
robed; robing
: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe
Synonyms
Examples of robe in a Sentence
Noun
The priest wore a purple robe.
with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green
Verb
robed the queen in her ceremonial garments
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Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe This is the perfect out-of-the-shower robe because it’s made out of the same cotton as the brand's Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Sheets (picture in the back!): absorbent, durable, and super-plush (hence its name).
—Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
He was robed for an event at the state Capitol on Thursday and said he’ll be dressed the same way on Saturday in Modesto.
—Modesto Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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Noun
For example: Gigi Hadid yesterday afternoon posed at the opening of a Guest in Residence pop-up in Seoul, dressed in a cashmere robe with soft shoulders and a big wraparound belt with straight-legged jeans, and sockless Miu Miu loafers.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
Brooklinen Super-Plush Robe This is the perfect out-of-the-shower robe because it’s made out of the same cotton as the brand's Super-Plush Turkish Cotton Bath Sheets (picture in the back!): absorbent, durable, and super-plush (hence its name).
—Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
Consider filling in the gaps with some light profiteroles, robed in dark chocolate sauce at the table.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
He was robed for an event at the state Capitol on Thursday and said he’ll be dressed the same way on Saturday in Modesto.
—Modesto Bee Staff, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
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“Robe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/robe. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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robe
1 of 2 noun1
: a long loose or flowing garment
2
: a covering or wrap for the lower body
robe
2 of 2 verb
robed; robing
1
: to clothe or cover with or as if with a robe
Legal Definition
robe
noun
: the legal profession
especially
: the position of a judge
—usually used with the
[his]…decision to decline the robe —H. B. Zobel
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