Dressing gown
/ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An item of clothing often made from cotton or another absorbent material, in the form of a long open robe with a belt to tie it around the middle and fasten it securely; often worn over pyjamas. Ireland, UK
"After about ten minutes he got up, and, throwing on an elaborate dressing-gown of silk-embroidered cashmere wool, passed into the onyx-paved bathroom."
- 2 a robe worn before dressing or while lounging wordnet
Example
More examples"After about ten minutes he got up, and, throwing on an elaborate dressing-gown of silk-embroidered cashmere wool, passed into the onyx-paved bathroom."
Etymology
From dressing + gown.