gown

noun
UK: /ɡaʊn/
US: /ɡaʊn/

  1. A long, loose piece of clothing worn on special occasions.

    1. She wore a beautiful gown to the party.
    2. The bride's gown was adorned with intricate lace details that cascaded down its length.

  2. A long, loose piece of clothing worn by officials, especially judges and academics.

    1. The judge wore a black gown in court.
    2. At the graduation ceremony, professors donned their academic gowns to signify their scholarly achievements.

  3. A protective piece of clothing worn by medical staff during surgery or examinations.

    1. The doctor put on a gown before surgery.
    2. The nurse helped the patient put on a gown before the examination to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.

Synonyms

dress robe frock garment
gown transitive-verb

  1. To dress someone in a gown.

    1. The nurse gowned the patient.
    2. The attendants gowned the performers backstage before their entrance onto the stage to maintain uniformity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gown" in English means: A long, loose piece of clothing worn on special occasions., A long, loose piece of clothing worn by officials, especially judges and academics., A protective piece of clothing worn by medical staff during surgery or examinations..

The phonetic transcription of "gown" is /ɡaʊn/ in British English and /ɡaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gown": dress, robe, frock, garment.

Example usage of "gown": "She wore a beautiful gown to the party.". More examples on the page.