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tea gown

/ˈtiː ɡaʊn/

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/ˈtiː ɡaʊn/C1formalbritishobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин, обозначающий длинное элегантное платье, которое женщины носили для неформального послеобеденного чая или светских встреч дома, популярное в конце XIX — начале XX века.

A historical term for a long, elegant dress worn by women for informal afternoon tea or social gatherings at home, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  1. Historical women's garmentC1formalbritish

    A long, elegant dress worn by women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for informal afternoon tea gatherings at home.

    ruЧайное платье

    • She wore a beautiful silk tea gown to the afternoon reception.
    • The museum displayed a collection of Victorian tea gowns.
    • Tea gowns were often made of soft, flowing fabrics like velvet or lace.