tea gown

noun

Definition of tea gownnext
as in Mother Hubbard

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tea gown
  1. sheath
  2. kimono
  3. shift
  4. jumper
  5. shirtwaist
  6. minidress
  7. chemise
  8. sundress
Noun
  • Investigators identified him as a suspect, in part, after comparing the DNA profile on the knife sheath to those filed in consumer databases and building a family tree.
    — Mike Baker, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Their most promising piece of evidence was DNA obtained from the Ka-Bar knife sheath found near some of the victims' bodies.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Outside the Dolby Theatre, the world order was busy falling apart; inside, people in kilts and kimonos and kaffiyehs were waiting to see who’d win Best Actress.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
  • The flowers also appear on merchandise ranging from postcards to kimonos.
    — Katherine LaGrave, AFAR Media, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • In the court documents, the prosecuting attorney wrote that Jones did operate a legitimate business at one point but there was a shift in August 2018.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Most tech leaders are positive about this shift, with many lining up to contribute and participate, in sectors from chips and applications to infrastructure and data centers.
    — Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of shift
Noun
  • On top of that, Arkansas — a mediocre jump-shooting team — was 9 of 15 on mid-range jumpers, primarily because KU kept leaving opposing shooters open.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • After Bam Adebayo missed a midrange jumper for the Heat, the Pistons had a chance to put the game away.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of jumper
Noun
  • In President Donald Trump’s idealized framing, the United States was at its zenith in the 1890s, when top hats and shirtwaists were fashionable and typhoid fever often killed more soldiers than combat.
    — Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
  • About 18 years ago, thick poison ivy covered 64 headstones in Staten Island’s Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including the one belonging to Beckie Neubauer, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant who died in the Triangle shirtwaist factory fire.
    — Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of shirtwaist
Noun
  • The long-sleeve black minidress featured bold, rounded shoulders, long sleeves and sheer and lace detailing on the skirt and bodice.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Photographed by Craig McDean, Vogue, November 2002 Versace minidress with color-blocking and cut-outs.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of minidress
Noun
  • Knit Sleep Chemise This soft knit sleep chemise is highly rated, with one shopper deeming it the softest and most comfortable nightgown.
    — Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Spoil your sweetheart with a lacy chemise or a comfy thong that’s crotchless for some easy-access fun.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Reef Water Vista Sandals $60 $34 at Amazon Reef’s sandals can be dressed up with sundresses or paired with denim shorts for a casual look to go sightseeing.
    — Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • In August of that year, on vacation, a purple sundress caught my eye.
    — Amy Slenker-Smith, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of sundress
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