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Definition of bathrobe

bathrobe

/ˈbæθˌroʊb/
bath · robe
Plural:bathrobes
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bathrobe Lexical Profile

bathrobe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A loose-fitting outer garment made of soft, often absorbent fabric, typically worn before or after bathing, or for relaxing indoors.

Example

"After finishing his evening shower, he slipped into a plush cotton bathrobe and sat down to read the news."

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• Nearby Words

bathhouse
bathless
bathmat
bathrobe
bathroom
bathtime
bathtub

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-19th century as a compound of 'bath' (from Old English bæð) and 'robe' (from Old French robe).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bathrobe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bathrobe
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