Dictionary definition · gown
noun
- a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
- the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located"the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
- lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
- protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
- outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
verb
- dress in a gown
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).