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as in dress
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in to dress
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gown
Kayla Grant, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Sweeney wore a shimmery pink gown while Klum rocked a Bronx and Banco dress from the Fall / Winter 2025 collection.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The singer, who performed as part of a James Bond tribute, modeled a custom corseted Vivienne Westwood gown on the red carpet.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open 2025 Oscars with gravity-defying Wizard of Oz medley
Grande chose to wear an ethereal gown, with some sparkle, of course, from Schiaparelli.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Hilton, who shares her two children, son Phoenix, 2, and daughter London Marilyn, 15 months, with husband Carter Reum, matched her daughter wearing a silver sparkly floor-length gown.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Sweeney wore a shimmery pink gown while Klum rocked a Bronx and Banco dress from the Fall / Winter 2025 collection.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
The singer, who performed as part of a James Bond tribute, modeled a custom corseted Vivienne Westwood gown on the red carpet.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Wicked stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo open 2025 Oscars with gravity-defying Wizard of Oz medley
Grande chose to wear an ethereal gown, with some sparkle, of course, from Schiaparelli.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
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So, after that, the two go through the rest of the process including picking a dress and walking down the aisle together.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The model attended Aaron Esh’s dinner event at London's The House of KOKO on Sunday, Feb. 23, clad in a look that left little to the imagination.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The gunman, clad in a red-and-black sweatshirt, dark-colored pants and black sneakers, ran off from the scene on White Plains Road near Pelham Parkway South, leaving behind two shell casings, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers note that the nightgown gets softer with every wash without shrinking and is ideal for hot sleepers and those with sensitive skin.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Its styling nods to iconic Italian bombshells like Sophia Loren and Monica Bellucci, with bralettes, chemises, nightgowns, robes, and underwear that cling to your curves and accentuate the waist and bust.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Her recollection of costuming some of the culture’s foremost films depicts a clear picture of her legacy, imagination, and dedication to the craft.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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After several years as a routine day player in the costuming department, Cronick moved with O’Brien and his talk show to LA in 2009.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Nov. 2023
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This modest short-sleeve nightdress features wide arm and neck holes for a comfortably loose fit.—
Erica Reagle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2023
Noun
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My great-grandmother in Georgia always wore a full-length dressing gown, while one of my Ohio grandmothers liked silky two-piece sets, and the other preferred flannel nightshirts with a rounded yoke that looked like something out of Little House on the Prairie.—
Clint Davis,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2024
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Petite Plume also sells silk pajama sets and nightshirts in whimsical prints, to make for a memorable gift.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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In a portrait that is emblematic of her art, Gottfried photographed a circus entertainer dressed in a top hat and white tie, accompanied by his two canine partners, also formally attired, the large Doberman pinscher in a white tie and a turban, the miniature pinscher with a frilly collar.—
Arthur Lubow,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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The film’s stars, including Robert Pattinson, attired the best threads for the red carpet occasion, posing for photos ahead of the film’s screening.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While my situation may have been particularly dire, my friends are all constantly groaning about their lingerie too.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the corset, a piece indeed rooted in lingerie and underpinnings, played a starring role in several high-wattage dresses and gowns.—
Laurie Brookins,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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