robe-de-chambre
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9.9
- noun
- /roʊb də ʃɑːmbr/
- He greeted his guests at breakfast still wearing his robe-de-chambre.
Examples
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After a hot bath, he wrapped himself in a plush robe-de-chambre.
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The old portrait depicted her in an elegant silk robe-de-chambre.
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She wore a beautiful robe-de-chambre while reading her book.
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He prefers to lounge in his robe-de-chambre on weekends.
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She wrapped herself in her luxurious robe-de-chambre before heading to the living room.
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After his shower, he slipped into a comfortable robe-de-chambre to enjoy his coffee.
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He likes to wear his fluffy robe-de-chambre while watching TV in the evening.
Synonyms
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1.1
A loose robe made of soft cloth that soaks up water, worn after bathing or swimming
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2.8
A long loose robe you wear over night clothes before getting dressed or while relaxing at home
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3.9
A loose comfortable robe often worn by women at home after a bath or to relax
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1.0
A loose dress worn in bed to sleep
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2.8
A robe made from soft towel material to wear after bathing or swimming
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4.1
A comfortable robe you wear at home to relax or after a shower
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6.1
A loose dress that women wear in bed
How Casual
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Etymology
The word robe-de-chambre comes from French and literally means 'dress for the room': robe is 'dress' and chambre is 'room', like the English word chamber. So, a robe-de-chambre is a long, loose gown you wear in your room or at home before getting dressed.