1 a woman's dress, especially a long one for special occasions:
an evening / wedding gown
2 a long loose piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes by judges and (in Britain) by other lawyers, and by members of universities (at special ceremonies):
a graduation gown
3 a piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes to protect them, especially in a hospital:
a surgeon's gown
seealsoDRESSINGGOWN
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