gown
(goun)n.
1. A long loose flowing garment, such as a robe or nightgown.
2. A long, usually formal dress.
3. A robe or smock worn in operating rooms and other parts of hospitals as a guard against contamination.
4. A distinctive outer robe worn on ceremonial occasions, as by scholars or clerics.
5. The faculty and student body of a university: perfect accord between town and gown.
tr.v. gowned, gown·ing, gowns
To clothe (oneself or another) with a gown.
[Middle English goune, from Old French, from Late Latin gunna, leather garment.]
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gown
(ɡaʊn)n
1. (Clothing & Fashion) any of various outer garments, such as a woman's elegant or formal dress, a dressing robe, or a protective garment, esp one worn by surgeons during operations
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a loose wide garment indicating status, such as worn by academics
3. (Education) the members of a university as opposed to the other residents of the university town. Compare town7
vb
(Clothing & Fashion) (tr) to supply with or dress in a gown
[C14: from Old French goune, from Late Latin gunna garment made of leather or fur, of Celtic origin]
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gown
(gaʊn)n.
1. a woman's dress or robe, esp. one that is full-length.
2. a nightgown or similar garment.
5. a loose, flowing outer garment in any of various forms, worn by men and women as distinctive of office or profession.
6. a protective overgarment, as one worn when performing surgery.
7. the student and teaching body in a university or college town.
v.t. 8. to dress in a gown.
[1300–50; < Old French < Late Latin gunna fur or leather garment]
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gown
Past participle: gowned
Gerund: gowning
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  gown - a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasionsball gown - the most formal gown; worn to a ball mantua - loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries tea gown - a long loose-fitting gown formerly popular for wear at afternoon tea train - piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor; "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews" |
| 2. | gown - the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located; "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive" university - the body of faculty and students at a university | |
| 3. |  gown - lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by womenintimate apparel, lingerie - women's underwear and nightclothes nightcap - a cloth cap worn in bed | |
| 4. |  gown - protective garment worn by surgeons during operationsgarment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk" | |
| 5. | gown - outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions outerwear, overclothes - clothing for use outdoors vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy | |
| Verb | 1. | gown - dress in a gown |
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Translations
رِداء واسِعفُسْتان، ثَوْب نِسائي
róbatalár
aftenkjolekappe
női estélyi ruha
hempa, kyrtillkjóll
mantijavakarinė suknia
kleitamantijatalārstērps
róbarúcho
ogrinjalo
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gown
[ˈgaʊn] n (= dress) → robe f
[hospital patient] → blouse f
[surgeon] → blouse f
[graduate] → robe f
(British) [judge] → toge f
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
gown
n
→ Kleid nt; (= evening gown) → Robe f, → Abendkleid nt; (= dressing gown) → Morgenmantel m; (in hospital) → Kittel m; wedding gown → Hochzeitskleid nt
vt → kleiden
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Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
gown
(gaun) noun1. a woman's dress, especially one of high quality for dances, parties etc.
2. a loose robe worn by clergymen, lawyers, teachers etc.
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gown
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