gown
noun
1. a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
Definition categories: man–made, dress, frock
2. 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
Definition categories: group, university
3. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
Similar word(s): nightdress, nightgown, nightie
Definition categories: man–made, lingerie, nightclothes, nightwear, sleepwear
4. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
Similar word(s): scrubs
Definition categories: man–made, garment
5. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
Similar word(s): robe
Definition categories: man–made, outerwear
Sentences with gown as a noun:
- In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.