white-robed

American  

[hwahyt-rohbd, wahyt-] / ˈʰwaɪtˈroʊbd, ˈwaɪt- /

adjective

1. clothed in a white robe.

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Etymology

Origin of white-robed

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

Commemorating the 24th anniversary of 9/11, white-robed members of the Buglisi Dance Theatre circled the plaza, a few with megaphones for chants, an occasional violin joining in, mellowing even the sounds of background traffic roaring down busy Broadway.

From Los Angeles Times

On that Sunday morning, in his clerical collar and large black headphones among a crowd of white-robed bishops and before an estimated 1.5 million faithful, Peixoto swayed to the dance beat he mixed with clips of papal speeches.

From Seattle Times

At one point, his aide had to lower the wheelchair backwards to manoeuvre it from the pavement to the street, putting it - and the white-robed pope - at a 45 degree angle pointing skyward.

From Reuters

As the sun set, this white-robed army corralled dozens of sheep into a small arena, where they prayed en masse before slaughtering and skinning the animals.

From New York Times

As my eyes became accustomed to the dark, I focused on a few tiny white-robed figures illuminated by dim rays of sunlight from high windows.

From Washington Post