gown

• Substantiv, das ein langes, lockeres Kleidungsstück bezeichnet, oft getragen bei formellen Anlässen, akademischen Zeremonien oder als Nachthemd.

A noun referring to a long, loose-fitting garment, often worn for formal occasions, academic ceremonies, or as a nightgown.

1. Formal dressA2formal

   A long elegant dress worn on formal occasions, especially by women.

   Abendkleid

   • She wore a beautiful white gown to the wedding.
   • The actress arrived in a stunning red gown.
   • The ballroom was filled with women in elegant gowns.

   Synonymedressevening dressfrock

2. Academic or official robeB1formal

   A loose flowing robe worn to indicate a particular profession, rank, or ceremony, such as by judges, graduates, or clergy.

   Mantel

   • The graduates wore black gowns and caps.
   • The judge entered the courtroom in her official gown.
   • He donned a ceremonial gown for the inauguration.

   Synonymerobevestment

3. Hospital garmentB1informal

   A loose garment worn by patients in a hospital for medical examinations or procedures.

   Krankenhauskleidung

   • The nurse asked him to change into a hospital gown.
   • She felt uncomfortable in the thin paper gown.
   • Patients are required to wear a gown for the X-ray.

   Synonymejohnny

• Jemanden in ein feierliches Gewand oder Kleid hüllen, meist für einen offiziellen oder zeremoniellen Anlass.

A verb meaning to dress in a gown, typically for a formal or ceremonial occasion.

1. Dress in a gownB2formal

   To clothe someone in a formal or ceremonial gown.

   In eine Robe kleiden

   • The bride was gowned in white silk for the wedding.
   • The graduates were gowned in traditional black robes.
   • She gowned herself elegantly for the gala.

   Synonymeattireclothedressenroberobe