gown

1. n. A loose, flowing upper garment Source: opted

2. n. The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown. Source: opted

3. n. The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil officers, in distinction from military. Source: opted

4. n. A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown. Source: opted

5. n. Any sort of dress or garb. Source: opted

6. n. a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions Source: wordnet

7. n. the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located Source: wordnet

8. n. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women Source: wordnet

9. n. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations Source: wordnet

10. n. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions Source: wordnet

11. v. dress in a gown Source: wordnet

12. 1. A loose, flowing upper garment; especially: (a) The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown. (b) The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil officers, in distinction from military. He Mars deposed, and arms to gowns made yield. Dryden. (c) A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown. 2. Any sort of dress or garb. He comes . . . in the gown of humility. Shak. Source: webster

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