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noun

plural of gown

as in dresses

a garment with a joined blouse and skirt usually worn by a woman or girl a shopping trip for the express purpose of finding the perfect gown for the wedding

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as in pajamas

a loose pullover garment worn in bed answered the front door still dressed in the gown that she had been sleeping in

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gowns

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verb

present tense third-person singular of gown

as in clothes

to outfit with clothes and especially fine or special clothes a Renaissance portrait of a queen gowned in exotic silks and satins

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The images of his costumes and gowns for these women have become a part of the landscape of fashion from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s and in my case become part of my hard-drive of references. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Alongside 15 gowns, Nouri is launching a 10-piece accessories capsule created in collaboration with Erin Rhyne, the bridal accessories designer known for her delicate bespoke pieces worn by Maria Sharapova at the 2024 Met Gala. — Madison Collins, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026 Sleepwear including gowns and robes are crafted from a luxurious rayon/spandex blend for a lightweight feel with delicate lace detailing. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 The new version centers on Dalin, a single mother who designs bridal gowns and whose devotion to her job has opened a gap between her and her 10-year-old daughter Mina. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures. — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 There was music and singing, but we were dressed in gowns and tuxedos and then did militant poetry. — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026 Hepburn’s Balmain number was a modern choice that paved the way for other brides of the time, and even today, plenty shy away from traditional floor-length gowns. — Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026 Many assume there are two options for red carpets — suits or gowns. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

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Lopez wore three custom Ralph Lauren gowns – one a revamp of the designer's turtleneck column dress made with 1,000 handkerchiefs. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Were the 1989 sets and surprise song gowns Easter Eggs or picked on a whim? — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2025 Sabrina Carpenter’s showgirl twist Sabrina Carpenter has made halter necks and strapless gowns her red-carpet staples of late. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025

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Noun

Ortega has kept other platform Louboutin designs on rotation, like the Christian Louboutin Cassia Satin Pumps, the Rosalie Alta Sandals and the Nenecheritza MM Sandals to pair with her long skirts, dresses or wide-legged trousers.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Bustiers, romantic tops, dresses and elevated separates should also resonate, alongside occasionwear that brings a fresh perspective to glamour through texture, movement and color.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of dresses

Noun

From perfectly bridal pajama sets to sweet robes to delicate nightgowns both long and short, here are 24 options to consider.

— Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Pajama sets, nightgowns and slips are all hung on delicate curving racks in the center of the room.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Definition of nightgowns

Verb

The finale began with part one of the three-part Head of Household competition, as the finalists were forced to hold on to a kite for as long as possible while dressed in some ridiculous Ben Franklin costumes.

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026
The night also saw modern iterations of court costumes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

— R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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