gown

  • 121stuff gown — noun Brit. a gown worn by a barrister who is not a Queen s (or King s) Counsel …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 122town and gown — the people who live in a town and the people who belong to the university in that town, used especially when talking about the differences between the two groups The project forges new links between town and gown …

    English dictionary

  • 123dressing gown — dress′ing gown n. clo a robe worn while lounging, resting, applying makeup, etc • Etymology: 1770–80 …

    From formal English to slang

  • 124evening gown — eve′ning gown n. clo a woman s formal dress, usu. having a floor length skirt …

    From formal English to slang

  • 125evening gown — /ˈivnɪŋ gaʊn/ (say eevning gown) noun a woman s formal or semi formal dress, especially one with a floor length skirt …

  • 126hostess gown — /ˈhoʊstɛs gaʊn/ (say hohstes gown) noun a full length semi formal dress, especially worn when entertaining at home; an informal evening dress. Also, hostess dress …

  • 127stuff gown — The gown worn by a barrister who has not attained the rank of queen s counsel …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 128dressing gown — ► NOUN ▪ a long loose robe worn after getting out of bed or bathing …

    English terms dictionary