Gown - Definition
gown
n 1: a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a
long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
2: the members of a university as distinguished from the other
residents of the town in which the university is located;
"the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
3: lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in
bed by women [syn: nightgown, gown, nightie, night-
robe, nightdress]
4: protective garment worn by surgeons during operations [syn:
gown, surgical gown, scrubs]
5: outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for
official or ceremonial occasions [syn: gown, robe]
v 1: dress in a gown