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Definition of gown

gown

/ɡaʊn/
gown

Plural:gowns
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Past Simple:gowned
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Past Participle:gowned
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Present Participle:gowning
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gown Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long, elegant dress typically worn by women on formal or ceremonial occasions.

Example

"She wore a stunning emerald silk gown to the charity gala."


2

A loose, flowing robe worn by individuals in specific professions, such as academics, judges, or the clergy, to denote their status or role.

Example

"The university faculty marched into the auditorium wearing their academic gowns and hoods."


3

A loose protective garment worn by medical staff or patients in a hospital setting.

Example

"The surgeon washed her hands and slipped into a sterile blue gown before entering the operating room."

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• verb

1

To dress or attire someone in a gown, especially for a formal event, academic ceremony, or medical procedure.

Example

"The nurses spent several minutes scrubbing and gowning before the complex surgery began."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'goune', borrowed from Old French 'goune' or 'gunne', which traces back to Late Latin 'gunna', meaning a leather garment or fur-lined cloak.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gown
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