gowns

Flowing evening attire

Gowns are loose, flowing garments.

A gown may be a woman's formal dress an evening gown, a robe worn for official ceremonies academic gowns at graduation, or a simple covering worn in medical settings a hospital gown.

The word carries associations of formality, elegance, or institutional function depending on context.

academic

cap

Covering for top

  • hoodAttached head covering
  • tasselOrnamental hanging cluster
  • regaliaCeremonial emblems of authority

commencement · convocation · graduation · doctorate · bachelor's · master's · valedictorian · diploma · mortarboard · processional

bridal

veil

Fabric that obscures

  • trainRail vehicle or instruct
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • tulleFine net fabric

chiffon · wedding · bride · bouquet · tiara · aisle · altar · white · ivory · bridesmaids

evening

black-tie

Formal evening dress code

  • galaFestive formal occasion
  • soiréeFormal nighttime social gathering
  • red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries

premiere · opera · ballroom · formal · glamour · sequins · beading · floor-length · strapless · halter

robes

bathrobe

Lounging garment for home

kimono · yukata · caftan · loungewear · sleepwear · terrycloth · silk · satin · fleece · wrapper

design

fabric

Woven or knit material

bodice · neckline · drapery · tailoring · fitting · seamstress · couture · runway · collection · designer

religious

cassock

Full-length clerical garment

  • vestmentCeremonial religious garment
  • albLiturgical white robe
  • surpliceWhite ecclesiastical overgarment

chasuble · stola · cope · habit · clerical · liturgical · choir · altar · ordination · baptismal

medical

hospital

Medical treatment facility

scrubs · sterile · disposable · examination · isolation · protective · clinical · ward · procedure · recovery

Categories
Opposites
formality of attire

gownscasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

jeans · t-shirts · sweatpants · sweats · athleisure

garment coverage and structure

gownsshorts

Abbreviated lower garments

bikinis · crop tops · miniskirts · hot pants · briefs

Phrases
Family

gown, nightgown, gowned, dressing gown, evening gown, cap and gown, gowning, ball gown, hospital gown

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G