gown
word
Definition
A gown is a long piece of clothing, usually worn by women for formal occasions, or a loose robe worn in specific contexts such as hospitals or graduation ceremonies.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for formal or special-context clothing rather than everyday clothes. Common combinations include 'evening gown', 'wedding gown', 'hospital gown', and 'graduation gown'. Do not confuse it with 'dress': a 'gown' is usually longer, more formal, or more context-specific.
Example Sentences
She wore a blue gown to the wedding.
basic
The patient changed into a hospital gown.
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He received his graduation gown before the ceremony.
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I spent way too much money on a gown I'll probably wear only once.
natural
This gown looks amazing, but I can barely walk in it.
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They gave me a paper gown and told me to wait for the doctor.
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