dressing gown

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noun

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

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Origin of dressing gown

First recorded in 1770–80

Words nearby dressing gown

dresser set, dressing, dressing case, dressing forceps, dressing glass, dressing gown, dressing room, dressing sack, dressing station, dressing table, dressing-down
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Words related to dressing gown

bathrobe, caftan, housecoat, yukata

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British Dictionary definitions for dressing gown

dressing gown

noun

a full robe worn before dressing or for lounging
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