bathrobe

American  

[bath-rohb, bahth-] / ˈbæθˌroʊb, ˈbɑθ- /

noun

1. a long, loose, coat-like garment, often tied with a belt of the same material, worn before and after a bath, over sleepwear, or as leisure wear at home.

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bathrobe British  

/ ˈbɑːθˌrəʊb /

noun

1. a loose-fitting garment of towelling, for wear before or after a bath or swimming

2. a dressing gown

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Etymology

Origin of bathrobe

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; bath ¹ + robe

Example Sentences

I’m talking chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to our suite, infinity pools overlooking the ocean, and squishy bathrobes that felt like clouds.

From Literature

From a hallway closet, she pulled out pajamas, a towel, and a bathrobe.

From Literature

Then we had to unfasten his fingers and quickly give him this old worn-out bathrobe of Louella’s.

From Literature

If Harvey’s behavior deviated significantly from these dynamical patterns, it would be readily apparent from the sixth floor, sitting in my bathrobe, drinking a latte.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many luxury hotels let you buy the bathrobe or the fancy moisturizer in the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

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