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as in dresses
a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl
a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding
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as in pajamas
a loose pullover garment worn in bed
answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in
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as in clothes
to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes
a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins
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Recent Examples of gowns
Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The person who tapped Paige to send the gowns seems to have been Joleen Garnett, who apparently worked on the costumes for the wedding portion of the halftime show—including the bride and groom’s family’s apparel—alongside Karla Miranda.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Expect glittering and ultra glamorous gowns via Balmain, Versace, and vintage Galliano for red carpets with husband George, floaty and floral sets for summering in Lake Como, an always impeccable blowout.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
And shoutout to the snow queens in shiny silver puffer-coat-gowns, who donned large sunglasses inside to lead each country's team into the stadium in Milan, holding a placard to introduce them.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Those wearing the caps and gowns worked hard, accepted (eventually) the challenges, and grew over the years.
—Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Often, items like glamorous black tie gowns that are too special or high-end for the donation pile or an average consignment store will find their way here.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
That includes pajama—either short or long pants—and night gowns, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
They’ll be treated to an authentic Persian breakfast, while taking in festive gowns and sets embroidered with jasmine vines rendered in leather, a Hilá signature.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The person who tapped Paige to send the gowns seems to have been Joleen Garnett, who apparently worked on the costumes for the wedding portion of the halftime show—including the bride and groom’s family’s apparel—alongside Karla Miranda.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Expect glittering and ultra glamorous gowns via Balmain, Versace, and vintage Galliano for red carpets with husband George, floaty and floral sets for summering in Lake Como, an always impeccable blowout.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Feb. 2026
And shoutout to the snow queens in shiny silver puffer-coat-gowns, who donned large sunglasses inside to lead each country's team into the stadium in Milan, holding a placard to introduce them.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 6 Feb. 2026
Those wearing the caps and gowns worked hard, accepted (eventually) the challenges, and grew over the years.
—Mitch Zimmer, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Often, items like glamorous black tie gowns that are too special or high-end for the donation pile or an average consignment store will find their way here.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
That includes pajama—either short or long pants—and night gowns, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Were the 1989 sets and surprise song gowns Easter Eggs or picked on a whim?
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gowns
Noun
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There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rocorose Turtleneck Ribbed Knit Sweater Dress Sweater dresses aren’t reserved just for winter.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, 52 percent of women want sleepwear like robes, pajamas or nightgowns compared to just 27 percent of men.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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Okay, that sounded weird—but Carter’s sells a handful of their adorable holiday nightgowns for little girls with a matching version for their tiny doll BFFs.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
22 Oct. 2025
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In it, Oldham costumes up as a shaggy woodland monster, which—after a more nimble inhabitant seemingly swaps into the outfit—proceeds to engage a human in an elaborate dance routine.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Jan. 2026
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The room houses costumes for performances for the entire year, and there are about 40 years of costumes in the room.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2025
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