"gown" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
subtypes:
- ball gown - the most formal gown; worn to a ball
- bridal gown, wedding dress, wedding gown - a gown worn by the bride at a wedding
- dinner dress, dinner gown, evening gown, formal - a gown for evening wear
- mantua - loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries
- tea gown - a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea
has: train - piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
is a type of: university - the body of faculty and students at a university
is a type of:
- intimate apparel, lingerie - women's underwear and nightclothes
- nightclothes, nightwear, sleepwear - garments designed to be worn in bed
has: nightcap - a cloth cap worn in bed

same as: night-robe, nightdress, nightgown, nightie
is a type of: garment - an article of clothing

same as: scrubs, surgical gown
is a type of: outerwear, overclothes - clothing for use outdoors
subtypes:
- academic gown, academic robe, judge's robe - a gown worn by academics or judges
- vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
same as: robe

Verb

is a type of: apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog - provide with clothes or put clothes on