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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
Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
LoveShackFancy went full boho-Western fantasy, with models in long white skirts, fringed gowns, and appliquéd jeans.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
The pair name the English countryside, Vanderbilt gowns, Technicolor movies, and New York department stores as major inspiration for the collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
From Margot Robbie in Armani Privè, to Jenna Ortega in Givenchy by Sarah Burton — transparent gowns and sheer bodices with little fabric are having a big moment.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The custom silver Rabanne dress was a custom interpretation of archival ’70s gowns.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani later said that the gowns worn at the Oscars were always the first to sell out in his collections.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
Black-and-white polka dots joined stripes and sheer tulle gowns to lead the pack before a rainbow of over-the-top, colorful dresses closed the show.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Men are expected to wear white ties and tailcoats, while women don designer gowns and jewels.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
LoveShackFancy went full boho-Western fantasy, with models in long white skirts, fringed gowns, and appliquéd jeans.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
The pair name the English countryside, Vanderbilt gowns, Technicolor movies, and New York department stores as major inspiration for the collection.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2025
From Margot Robbie in Armani Privè, to Jenna Ortega in Givenchy by Sarah Burton — transparent gowns and sheer bodices with little fabric are having a big moment.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The custom silver Rabanne dress was a custom interpretation of archival ’70s gowns.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Last night saw a host of celebrities turn out for the fourth annual Kering Foundation Caring for Women dinner in New York City, putting on their most glamorous gowns.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
Armani later said that the gowns worn at the Oscars were always the first to sell out in his collections.
—Elizabeth Castaldo Lundén, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
dresses
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For more of our favorite fall dresses, check out our picks below with everything from neutrals to fall colors and statement-making florals.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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The dresses with polkadot prints were nostalgic and refreshing at the same time.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Gowns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gowns. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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