toga

American  

[toh-guh] / ˈtoʊ gə /

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.

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toga British  

/ 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

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toga Cultural  

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.

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Other Word Forms

• togaed adjective
• untogaed adjective

Etymology

Origin of toga

1590–1600; < Latin; akin to tegmen

Example Sentences

Their Ghostly Postal sheets had been draped and knotted into togas, and there were wreaths of greenery circled ’round their heads.

From Literature

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

From Salon

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.

From MarketWatch

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

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

Related Words

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