gown
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2.5
- noun
- /ɡaʊn/
:
vestido de gala
- I have my cap and gown over here, so this is my grad dress.
- evening gown
- wedding gown
- ball gown
They both wore gowns inspired by Chinese fashion.
- They both wore gowns inspired by Chinese fashion.
- The construction of her gowns seemed fantastic.
- I mean, they had tuxedos and beautiful gowns on stuff like that.
- I kind of grazed her taffeta gown with my knuckles.
- Are you looking for like veil with the gown or like, you know what?
- Probably the chartreuse gown was the Galliana.
- So next I have this beautiful red silk gown.
- Initially, my national director did not want me to wear gowns that were made by a Filipino designer.
- And she provided this amazing red, flaming red gown for me.
- She pulled your beautiful gowns today to get that Jlo look.
Examples
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There was a bright pink gown, which she walked with her Spencer Tiara, and people loved it.
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And there was her husband, wearing her best ball gown.
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Roger, actually, I think your gown is very stunning.
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Next, he took off the hood and the academic gown and tossed them into the pool.
Fiction book (1991) -
Kate is in this gown, the bridesmaid gown from the wedding.
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They both wore gowns inspired by Chinese fashion.
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The Renaissance gown, worth an estimated 1,000 euros, is one of the exhibit's main attractions.
Academic text (2017) -
The women musicians wore shimmery feminine gowns while playing the whole range of musical instruments.
Academic text (1993) -
She wore a stunning gown to the evening gala, making her stand out among the guests.
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At the graduation ceremony, each student was required to wear a black gown with a cap.
Synonyms
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1.0
Clothes of a particular style or for a special occasion
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1.3
A long loose piece of clothing worn at ceremonies by judges or graduates
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1.0
A long formal gown worn by a bride at her wedding
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1.8
A formal white or cream dress a bride wears at her wedding
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2.7
A long formal dress that women wear to evening parties or special events
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3.5
A long formal dress worn by women to very special events like balls
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3.4
A formal dress worn by women for evening events
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6.1
A close-fitting dress for women with a straight, narrow shape for formal events
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2.8
A long formal dress a bride wears at her wedding
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3.1
A dress made of soft velvet worn for special occasions
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4.1
A long elegant dress that women wear to formal dances
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2.7
A formal, stylish dress worn for special events
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5.3
A long loose robe that people wear at formal university events
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5.1
A long formal gown worn by the person who makes decisions about the law in court
A formal dress worn to evening events, especially dinners
A formal long gown worn to evening events like dinners
A long loose gown worn by professors or judges on special occasions like graduation ceremonies
A long robe worn by church or university officials for formal events
Compounds
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
- Specialized
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4.1
A protective garment surgeons wear during operations to keep the area sterile
A plain black robe worn by Protestant church ministers for services and graduation ceremonies
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gown comes from an old French word goune meaning 'loose outer garment'. Picture a long, flowing robe used at special events — that's why a gown today is a long, formal robe worn for ceremonies.