gown

B1
Pronunciation
/ɔaʊn/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

A loose, flowing upper garment.

2 Definition

A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.

3 Definition

The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

4 Definition

(by metonymy) The university community.

Example Sentences
  • In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.
5 Definition

A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

6 Definition

Any sort of dress or garb.

7 Definition

The robe worn by a surgeon.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.