Synonyms

dressing gown

American

noun

a tailored robe worn for lounging or for grooming, applying makeup, etc.

dressing gown British

noun

a full robe worn before dressing or for lounging

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Etymology

Origin of dressing gown

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Some of the items on the programme that Amanda noticed included her dressing gown, a world flags book and even her sofa.

From BBC

She is then taken away in her dressing gown.

From Barron's

Her hair fell in a thin gray plait, and she wore a shift dress and a dressing gown.

From Literature

She was in her dressing gown, her fair hair loose around her shoulders.

From Literature

The couple both come from farming backgrounds, she says, where they were taught: "If you're cold, you put a jumper on. If you're really cold, put a dressing gown on."

From BBC

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