1
a
: a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men
b
: a distinctive robe worn by a professional or academic person
c
: a woman's dress
d(1)
(2)
e
: a coverall worn in an operating room
2
: the body of students and faculty of a college or university
rivalry between town and gown
gown
transitive verb
Examples of gown in a Sentence
The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Under slender glass boxes that top unobtrusive pedestals, the oldest gowns and most fragile silks lay in gentle repose.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
However, a Kleinfeld employee says because the gown is a part of a trunk show, the price can be lowered closer to Kenzie's budget.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Both ancient and modern pieces are curated into exhibits about sorcery, motherhood, or high-fashion gowns.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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gown
noun1
: an official robe worn especially by a judge, a member of the clergy, or a teacher
2
: a woman's dress
especially
: one suitable for afternoon or evening wear
3
: a loose robe (as a dressing gown or a nightgown)
gown
verb
gowned
adjective
ˈgau̇nd
Medical Definition
gown
noun
: a garment designed to be worn by health care professionals or patients: such as
a
: a sterile one-piece coverall worn by health care personnel especially during a medical procedure to prevent the dispersal of bodily fluids or infectious material : surgical gown
b
: a loose robe that is usually open in the back and is worn by patients in a medical facility (such as a hospital) : hospital gown
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