gown
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
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gowns
plural
gowns
Britannica Dictionary definition of GOWN
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1
:
a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event
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The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
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a red evening gown [=a gown that is worn to events in the evening]
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a beautiful ball gown [=a gown that is worn to large formal parties for dancing]
2
:
a loose piece of clothing that covers most of the body
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see also dressing gown, nightgown
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a hospital gown [=a robe worn by a patient in a hospital]
3
:
a loose piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes during an official event by a judge, a priest, a student, etc.
