academic gown

American  

noun

1. a long, wide-sleeved outer garment worn as part of the academic costume.

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Example Sentences

The price covers the student's ticket, academic gown hire, a souvenir brochure and access to a 90-minute garden party.

From BBC

They were grouped by occupation and wore identifying clothing—doctors, nurses, farmers, pharmacists, housemakers, actresses, librarians, college students in academic gowns.

From Literature

Paul had planned to march with the college women, so she was wearing her black academic gown.

From Literature

Mugabe, clad in an academic gown, made no speech at the ceremony, but opened the event to applause.

From Los Angeles Times

Students texting as they saunter down the High Street wear long black academic gowns that have barely changed since the 13th century.

From Washington Post