cap and gown
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cap and gown
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The cost of renting a cap and gown for the day varies.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Her mother sold Gibson’s stuffed animals and her own jewelry to afford her high-school graduation cap and gown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
As she walked across the graduation stage in her cap and gown, she waved it above her head despite being terrified that doing so would land her in trouble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2025
In her graduation photo, De Santiago stares the camera down, resplendent in her black satin cap and gown.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2025
Once I finish telling you this, I plan on trying on my cap and gown and pretending I am walking down the aisle like I will be tomorrow.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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