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robes

  • plural
    of robe.
    robe
    noun
    a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
  • present tense form
    of robe (3rd person singular).
    robe
    noun
    a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.

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We’ve got all the fancy soaps, deluxe robes and we added a washer and dryer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

A monk draped in burnt-orange robes faces a row of young men and women and tells them they're here on a mission to save their country.

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

Victoria Behr’s witty costumes—from the Emperor’s robes to the Wife’s casual shorts—completed the picture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Reynolds applied a touch of Tintoretto to Townshend’s white-highlighted red robes of office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026

I landed in New York with nothing but the robes on my back and my ancient Staff of Dragonfire, which does not work in this mundane realm.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith