Synonyms

dressing gown

American

noun

a tailored robe worn for lounging or for grooming, applying makeup, etc.

dressing gown British

noun

a full robe worn before dressing or for lounging

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Etymology

Origin of dressing gown

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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He memorably appeared on the front of the French edition of GQ magazine in a canary-yellow dressing gown and has been on the front row of designer runways at Paris Fashion Week.

From BBC

All I know is that I don’t want her turning up at our house in her slippers and dressing gown again.

From Literature

Some of the items on the programme that Amanda noticed included her dressing gown, a world flags book and even her sofa.

From BBC

She is then taken away in her dressing gown.

From Barron's

Her hair fell in a thin gray plait, and she wore a shift dress and a dressing gown.

From Literature

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