toga

[toh-guh]

noun

plural

togas, togae 

1. (in ancient Rome) the loose outer garment worn by citizens in public.

2. a robe of office, a professorial gown, or some other distinctive garment.

toga

/ ˈtəʊɡə, ˈtəʊɡəd /

noun

1. a garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome, consisting of a piece of cloth draped around the body

2. the official vestment of certain offices

toga

1. An outer garment for men in ancient Rome, worn as a sign of citizenship. The toga was a nearly semicircular piece of wool, worn draped about the shoulders and body.

Other Word Forms

• togaed adjective
• untogaed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toga¹

1590–1600; < Latin; akin to tegmen

Word History and Origins

Origin of toga¹

C16: from Latin, related to tegere to cover

Example Sentences

In their flowing togas they looked a great deal alike, although Demosthenes’s cheeks were puffed up because of the pebbles.

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Now, thanks to “Gutfeld!,” those people have a standing invite to a subdued toga party hosted by the worst fraternity on this campus.

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Others have stated that an ounce of gold was enough to buy a good toga in Roman times and is enough to buy a man’s suit today.

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The 1930s-era news accounts describe lavish parties with male servers draped in togas.

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But before them, Caesar decreed that only Caesars could wear togas dyed completely purple.

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Related Words

• apparel 
• attire 
• costume 
• ensemble 
• frock 
• garb 
• gown 
• robe 
• skirt 
• smock 
• suit 
• uniform 
• wardrobe