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Term

gown n

Gown means a long dress or robe. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of gown

  • a long dress or robe

Usage examples of gown

She wore a blue evening gown that reached the floor and had a long silk skirt.

Before surgery, the nurse asked him to change into a hospital gown that tied in the back.

At graduation, each student wore a black gown over regular clothes.

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