gown
/ˈɡaʊ̯n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: gowns · gowning · gowned
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A loose, flowing upper garment.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gown” mean?
A loose, flowing upper garment.
Is “gown” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.