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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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In photos obtained by the outlet, the bride wore a white strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace train, while Hogan posed in a simple black tuxedo and a black version of his signature head bandana.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 24 July 2025
To round out the look, Lindsay Lohan wore a flowy blush pink gown with a sparkling necklace and dangling earrings.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
The bride allegedly committed the fashion faux pas of not wearing a gown designed by her famous mother in law.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The bodice section of the gown featured a butterfly design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 24 July 2025
To round out the look, Lindsay Lohan wore a flowy blush pink gown with a sparkling necklace and dangling earrings.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 July 2025
The bride allegedly committed the fashion faux pas of not wearing a gown designed by her famous mother in law.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 July 2025
The bodice section of the gown featured a butterfly design.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 July 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gown. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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