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gown meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of gown at MeaningMonkey.org. gown meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.GOWN noun
Definition of gown (noun)
- a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
- 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"
- lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
- synonyms: nightdress, nightgown, nightie, night-robe
- protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
- synonyms: scrubs, surgical gown
- outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
- synonyms: robe
GOWN verb
Definition of gown (verb)
- dress in a gown
Source: Princeton University Wordnet