nounπShareA loose, flowing upper garment."The patients in the hospital wore blue gowns. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown."The women working in the historical museum wore long, simple gowns made of cotton, similar to what women wore in the 1800s. "appearancewearstylematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc."At the graduation ceremony, the professors wore their traditional gowns, signifying their academic achievements. "weareducationlawstyletraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by metonymy) The university community."In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war."educationorganizationgroupsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown."After a long day at work, Mr. Henderson liked to relax at home in his comfortable gowns and read a book. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny sort of dress or garb."The nurses wore blue gowns while working in the hospital. "appearancewearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe robe worn by a surgeon."Before the surgery, the nurses helped the surgeons put on their sterile gowns. "medicinewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown."Before the graduation ceremony, the students gowned in their rented black robes. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
