graduation gown

Ceremonial academic dress

A graduation gown is the loose, flowing robe worn during academic ceremonies to mark the completion of a degree or course of study.

Part of academic regalia along with the mortarboard cap, graduation gowns are typically black, though colors may indicate the institution or level of degree: She ordered her graduation gown a month before commencement.

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