robe
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1.3
- noun
- /roʊb/
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túnica
- The judge entered the courtroom wearing a long, black robe that signified his authority.
- wear a robe
- ceremonial robes
- embroidered robes
Instead we think, oh, clouds, floating robes, harps, right.
- Instead we think, oh, clouds, floating robes, harps, right.
- Went in, had my robe and had my gloves on.
- no. That was the world market. Yeah, the matching, my matching robe is from Ross. Yes,
- Yes, by the way, these robes are so freaking comfortable.
- I Do You wear the robes in our relationship?
- The flowing robe and religious headgear are TSA bait.
- Hanks is take a silk robe, right and put it on you first.
- So Greed folds up her robes and gathers up everything left behind.
Examples
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At the graduation, the students wore colorful robes that represented their respective fields of study.
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Well, I have a red robe from Harvard.
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That is a pretty robe, Monica.
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She does look good in that robe, though.
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The robe of a minister is so much finer than your old brown robe, i sn't it?
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Carl, in shirt sleeves, and Molly in her robe, are sitting on the couch drinking coffee.
Fiction book (1990) -
You know, when I was a kid, I used to look at my dad dressed in judge's robes and I used to think that my father was a superhero.
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Children already lay snuggled under robes in the corner, their mothers huddled together beside them.
Fiction book (1990) -
During the ceremony, she donned a beautiful white robe that flowed elegantly as she walked.
Synonyms
192
2.5
A long formal robe like those worn at graduations or in court
120
1.8
An item of clothing that covers the body
61
3.2
A loose outer coat that fastens at the neck and hangs down the back
32
5.4
A traditional Japanese long loose robe with wide sleeves tied with a belt
7
8.5
A special robe that a priest or minister wears for religious services
6
9.8
A long robe worn by priests or choir members in church
6
8.9
A sleeveless cloak worn over the shoulders in old times
3
9.9
A long traditional Chinese robe worn for ceremonies
1
8.1
A large formal cape you wear over evening clothes to keep warm
1
3.3
A piece of clothing like a coat worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
1
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 long robe worn by church or university officials for formal events
A long loose gown worn by professors or judges on special occasions like graduation ceremonies
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
Church leaders wear a long loose piece of clothing for church services
A long loose gown worn by professors or judges on special occasions like graduation ceremonies
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Robe comes from an Old French word robe that meant 'garment' or 'clothing', used long ago for loose, flowing clothes like a gown. So a robe today is a long, loose outer garment often worn for special or official occasions.