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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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Dressed in a stunning white gown, the bride was filmed seated in the corner of the room, apparently unfazed, casually munching on a snack and keeping herself cool with a handheld electric fan.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Featuring an internal corset and a bow tied at the waist, Roan’s second ensemble nodded to bridal gowns of the 1950s and ’60s.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, departed from her character's signature green in an elegant strapless black gown that featured a striking structured skirt.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Greta Lee chose a more minimalist look, opting for a sculptural black The Row gown reminiscent of the voluminous white Marc Jacobs dress that Sarah Paulson wore to the WSJ Innovators Awards in New York earlier in the week.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Featuring an internal corset and a bow tied at the waist, Roan’s second ensemble nodded to bridal gowns of the 1950s and ’60s.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba, departed from her character's signature green in an elegant strapless black gown that featured a striking structured skirt.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Greta Lee chose a more minimalist look, opting for a sculptural black The Row gown reminiscent of the voluminous white Marc Jacobs dress that Sarah Paulson wore to the WSJ Innovators Awards in New York earlier in the week.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 23 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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