gown

//ɡaʊn//
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Noun

gownSingular
gownsPlural
1

A long, elegant dress worn by women, especially on formal occasions.

She wore a beautiful gown to the wedding.

2

A loose, flowing outer garment worn for official or ceremonial purposes, such as by judges, academics, or clergy.

The professor wore a black gown at the graduation ceremony.

3

A protective garment worn in hospitals by patients or medical staff.

The nurse asked me to change into a hospital gown before the examination.

Verb

1

To dress in a gown or to provide someone with a gown.

The nurse gowned the patient before the surgery.

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