Definition of Gown

Noun: gown  gawn

  1. A woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
     
  2. The members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
    "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
     
  3. Lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
    - nightgown, nightie, night-robe, nightdress, nighty
     
  4. Protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
    - surgical gown, scrubs
     
  5. Outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
    - robe
Verb: gown  gawn
  1. Dress in a gown

See also:
gowks
gowned

Anagrams containing the word gown

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