gown

Definition

  • noun: a long, formal dress that a woman wears especially during a special event
  • noun: a loose flowing outer garment formerly worn by men
  • synonyms: garment, dress, robe

Examples

  • a beautiful 'ball gown' [=a gown that is worn to large formal parties for dancing]

  • a red 'evening gown' [=a gown that is worn to events in the evening]

  • a 'hospital gown' [=a robe worn by a patient in a hospital]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) But I'm somewhere in that zone. 'Cause for the first time in forever, I won't be alone. I can't wait to meet everyone... What if I meet "the one"? Tonight, imagine me gown and all. Fetchingly draped against the wall. The picture of sophisticated Grace. I suddenly see him standing there, (..)
    2013 Frozen