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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
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
At the 2025 Gold Gala in May, the actress, writer and producer wore a strapless, pastel-tone gown with a floral motif by Indian designer Anita Dongre.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The rumors can be traced to the fact that Sánchez is this month’s digital Vogue cover star, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown hand-picked by Anna Wintour herself.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
The bride wore a white lace gown for the ceremony and a white corseted minidress with sheer long sleeves for the reception, while Brody sported a classic black suit.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Noun
For the occasion, the Brat hitmaker wore a white, off-the-shoulder silk gown in a shorter style rather than a traditional long dress.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 19 July 2025
At the 2025 Gold Gala in May, the actress, writer and producer wore a strapless, pastel-tone gown with a floral motif by Indian designer Anita Dongre.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
The rumors can be traced to the fact that Sánchez is this month’s digital Vogue cover star, wearing a Dolce & Gabbana wedding gown hand-picked by Anna Wintour herself.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 July 2025
The bride wore a white lace gown for the ceremony and a white corseted minidress with sheer long sleeves for the reception, while Brody sported a classic black suit.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gown
Noun
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Lindsay Lohan opted for an ivory floral mini dress for a Freakier Friday press junket in L.A.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Responding to another market demand, Arvind has developed Ultra Soft Denim for super comfortable garments, particularly tops, skirts and dresses.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Four years later, also in Harper’s Weekly, Nast drew a donkey clothed in lion’s skin, scaring away all the animals at the zoo.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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One wall is clad with posters of Denzel Washington, Janet Jackson and movies and shows.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
Noun
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The actress looked casual, wearing sunglasses and a black nightgown underneath a bathrobe.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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So, too, was Fuller visible to the gathering crowds on the shore: a distant figure in a white nightgown, handing her nearly two-year-old child to a crew member before a wave swept her overboard.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the founding designer continues to dedicate himself to costume design for top theater and opera companies across Europe, in addition to designing the Desigual x M. Christian Lacroix line.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
2 July 2025
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Producers provide guidance on costuming for early auditions, and later provide outfits During the early auditions, producers provide wardrobe guidance for contestants.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The pair appear in a series of flamboyant poses: noodling on a piano; smoking solemnly in front of art works; curtsying mid-phone call in a risqué nightdress.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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With my hair one day past acceptably unwashed and my weird nightdress.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
29 Nov. 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
Verb
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Catmull enters attired in a black gown lined with sparkling contours that recall the sinuous figures of artist and designer Erté.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Beside him was Janet, his second wife, who was two decades younger and smartly attired in shades, a plaid sunhat, and a sleeveless blouse.—
Alec Nevala-Lee
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The Euphoria star is reportedly set to launch a lingerie brand, backed by Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez, and Coatue’s Ben Schwerin.—
Alexandra Meier,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Chase Sui Wonders Wonders embraced corsetry detailing and lingerie inspiration in Wiederhoeft.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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“Gown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gown. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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