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Definition of toga
toga
/ˈtoʊ.ɡə/
Plural:togas
toga Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
A loose, draped outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome in public, consisting of a single, semicircular piece of fabric wrapped around the body.
Example
"The senator confidently addressed the forum, adjusting the heavy folds of his woolen toga."
2
A modern makeshift costume resembling an ancient Roman robe, typically fashioned from a bedsheet and worn at themed collegiate or social parties.
Example
"During the university's annual history celebration, students creatively transformed their dormitory linens into elaborate togas."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Latin 'toga' (a garment or cloak), which derives from the verb 'tegere', meaning 'to cover'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Toga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/toga