robe

noun
UK: /rəʊb/
US: /roʊb/

  1. A long, loose piece of clothing, often worn on formal occasions or as a dressing gown.

    1. She put on her robe.
    2. The judge wore a black robe during the trial, which symbolized authority.

  2. To dress someone in a robe.

    1. They did robe him.
    2. The queen was robed in purple velvet before the coronation ceremony began.

Synonyms

gown mantle cloak wrapper
robe verb

  1. To put on a robe.

    1. I will robe now.
    2. He robed quickly before answering the door to avoid being seen in casual wear.

  2. To dress (someone) in a robe or similar garment.

    1. The king robed him.
    2. The attendants robed the statue with fine silks in preparation for the festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "robe" in English means: A long, loose piece of clothing, often worn on formal occasions or as a dressing gown., To dress someone in a robe..

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

Synonyms for "robe": gown, mantle, cloak, wrapper.

Example usage of "robe": "She put on her robe.". More examples on the page.