Gowns Meaning in English

word · lemma: gown

US

/ˈɡaʊnz/

gownz

UK

/ɡˈaʊnz/

gownz

Definition

Gowns are long, formal dresses or robes often worn for special occasions, ceremonies, or by medical staff in hospitals.

Usage & Nuances

'Gowns' usually refer to formal dresses (like evening gowns) or robes, and also to protective clothing in hospitals (hospital gowns). 'Dress' is more general; use 'gown' for special events or medical settings. Don't confuse with 'robe' (bathrobes, academic or ceremonial garments). Common collocations: 'wedding gowns', 'hospital gowns', 'evening gowns'.

• Spanish: túnicas - vestidos largos - batas (hospital)
• Portuguese (BR): vestidos longos - vestidos de gala - aventais (hospitalares)
• Portuguese (PT): vestidos compridos - vestidos de gala - batas (hospitalares)
• Chinese (Simplified): 长袍 - 礼服 - 手术服
• Chinese (Traditional): 長袍 - 禮服 - 手術服
• Hindi: गाउन - लम्बे वस्त्र
• Arabic: فساتين - أثواب طويلة - أردية (مستشفى)
• Bengali: গাউন - লম্বা পোশাক
• Russian: платья - халаты
• Japanese: ガウン - ドレス（長い・フォーマル）
• Vietnamese: áo choàng - váy dài
• Korean: 가운 - 드레스(긴, 격식있는)
• Turkish: elbise (uzun, resmi) - önlük (hastane)
• Urdu: گاؤن - لمبا لباس
• Indonesian: gaun - pakaian panjang

Example Sentences

The bridesmaids wore blue gowns at the wedding.

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Doctors change into clean gowns before surgery.

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She bought two new gowns for the festival.

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All the students wore their graduation gowns with pride.

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Fashion designers showed colorful evening gowns on the runway.

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The hospital keeps extra gowns for visitors who need them.

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