Definition of Gown

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Definition of Gown

Gown

A loose, flowing upper garment

The ordinary outer dress of a woman; as, a calico or silk gown.

The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.; hence, the dress of peace; the dress of civil officers, in distinction from military.

A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

Any sort of dress or garb.

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Gown Quotations

She has a wash and wear bridal gown.
Henny Youngman

I see myself as a true modernist. Even when I do a traditional gown, I give it a modern twist. I go to the past for research. I need to know what came before so I can break the rules.
Vera Wang

When I decided to get married at 40, I couldn't find a dress with the modernity or sophistication I wanted. That's when I saw the opportunity for a wedding gown business.
Vera Wang

This may be a dream, but I'll say it anyway: I was supposed to be married last year, and I bought a gown. When I meet Nelson Mandela, I shall put on this gown and have the train of it removed and put aside, and kiss the ground that he walks on and then kiss his feet.
Nina Simone

I chose my wife, as she did her wedding gown, for qualities that would wear well.
Oliver Goldsmith

Once upon a perfect night, unclouded and still, there came the face of a pale and beautiful lady. The tresses of her hair reached out to make the constellations, and the dewy vapours of her gown fell soft upon the land.
Kit Williams

Well, you know, it's been interesting because an album is just a snapshot of where you are at that time. Not all pictures of everybody are just in jeans and a 'T' shirt, or a ball gown. You have many different sides and this is a snapshot of where you are at that time.
Diana Krall

The designer of my Emmy gown is donating my gown to the charity for an auction.
Maria Menounos

They see me wheeling around in a beautiful gown, and they realize you can look elegant, and you can lead a happy life in a wheelchair. I know I've helped handicapped people, because I've received many comments.
Anna Lee

Well... Actually I got picked because I was the only one who fit the wedding gown - they had my size.
Kevin McDonald

Gown Translations

gown in Danish is kjole
gown in Dutch is toga, jurk, japon
gown in Finnish is puku
gown in French is robe
gown in German is Abendkleid {n}, Kleid
gown in Norwegian is kappe, lang kjole
gown in Portuguese is vestido
gown in Spanish is vestido

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