gown
noun
ˈgau̇n 
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)
: dressing gown
(2)
: nightgown
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
Synonyms
- dress
- frock
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
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 This Valentino Haute Couture gown was from their fall 2019 collection. 
Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2022 The duvet-like gown that swished across the runway was also particularly genius. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Sep. 2022 If a disposable gown is not available, the agency recommends wearing clothes that fully cover the skin. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge's floor-length Roland Mouret gown was also black and featured a white off-the-shoulder neckline. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 The floor-length Valentino gown was a showstopper: hot pink and completely made up of tulle with a dramatic halter collar and open back. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 July 2022 The gown is unworn, and all the tags are still on it. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Sophie’s gown isn’t the only one featured in the film though. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 June 2022 The gown is now on exhibit at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Marianne Garvey, CNN, 16 June 2022 See More
Emily Burack, Town & Country, 12 Sep. 2022 The duvet-like gown that swished across the runway was also particularly genius. Kristen Bateman, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Sep. 2022 If a disposable gown is not available, the agency recommends wearing clothes that fully cover the skin. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2022 The Duchess of Cambridge's floor-length Roland Mouret gown was also black and featured a white off-the-shoulder neckline. Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2022 The floor-length Valentino gown was a showstopper: hot pink and completely made up of tulle with a dramatic halter collar and open back. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 10 July 2022 The gown is unworn, and all the tags are still on it. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Sophie’s gown isn’t the only one featured in the film though. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 June 2022 The gown is now on exhibit at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Marianne Garvey, CNN, 16 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French gune, goune, from Late Latin gunna, a fur or leather garment
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing gown
Kids Definition
gown
noun
ˈgau̇n
1
: a dress suitable for special occasions
2
: a loose robe
graduation gown
gown 1 of 2
noun
1
as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- dress
- frock
- jumper
- coatdress
- kimono
- sheath
- minidress
- chemise
- kirtle
- sundress
- sweaterdress
- shirtdress
- housedress
- shirtwaist
- overdress
- tea gown
- muumuu
- granny dress
- sack
- shift
- Mother Hubbard
2
as in nightgown
a loose pullover garment worn in bed answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in Synonyms & Similar Words
- nightgown
- pajamas
- nightdress
- nightshirt
- lingerie
- nightclothes
- negligee
- nightie
- nighty
- nightcap
- pj's
- negligé
gown
2 of 2verb
as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins Synonyms & Similar Words
- dress
- clothe
- costume
- attire
- robe
- garment
- garb
- apparel
- toilet
- suit
- drape
- vesture
- habit
- frock
- wrap
- array
- dress up
- jacket
- caparison
- bedeck
- enrobe
- get up
- outfit
- cloak
- uniform
- mantle
- deck (out)
- tog (up or out)
- vest
- rig (out)
- do up
- invest
- swaddle
- furnish
- tailor
- underdress
- huddle
- equip
- bedight
- swathe
- dress down
- hap
- accouter
- accoutre
- enswathe
- habilitate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strip
- undress
- disrobe
- disarray
- unclothe
- uncover
- untruss
- denude
- unveil
- divest
- undrape
