gown
gb/ɡˈaʊn/ us/ɡˈaʊn/
A2
English
~ 4000
estélyi ruha, talár, védőköpeny, beteging, műtősköpeny
NOUN
A2
1
estélyi ruha
B1
Usage pattern:
to wear [a gown]
She wore a stunning red gown to the gala.
Lenyűgöző piros estélyi ruhát viselt a gálán.
The bride's gown was covered in lace and pearls.
A menyasszonyi ruhát csipke és gyöngyök borították.
Designers showcased their latest gowns on the runway.
For the ceremony, she chose a floor-length silk gown.
The actress stepped onto the stage in a shimmering silver gown.
Learner examples
She is wearing a blue gown.
Kék estélyi ruhát visel.
The bride has a white gown.
A menyasszony ruhája fehér.
I bought a new gown for the party.
She wears a long gown at the dance.
This gown is very beautiful.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gown' with 'robe', but 'gown' usually refers to formal dresses, while 'robe' is often for casual or ceremonial wear.
Meaning
A long elegant dress
Collocations
evening gown
|wedding gown
|ball gown
|formal gown
Synonyms
dress (General term for any clothing that covers the body from shoulders to legs; not always formal.)
|
robe (Less fitted and often not formal; may refer to loose garments.)
Antonyms
casual wear (Informal clothing, opposite of formal attire like a gown.)
Themes
fashion
|events
|daily life
|clothing
|daily_life
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A long, fancy dress that a woman wears at a party or special event.
A long, usually formal dress worn by a woman for special occasions.
NOUN
B1
2
talár
B2
Usage pattern:
to wear [a gown] for [occasion]
The judge entered the courtroom in a black gown.
A bíró fekete talárban lépett be a tárgyalóterembe.
Students lined up in caps and gowns for graduation.
A hallgatók diplomasapkában és talárban sorakoztak fel a diplomaosztóra.
The professor wore an academic gown during the ceremony.
He adjusted his gown before giving the speech.
Graduates tossed their caps into the air, still wearing their gowns.
Learner examples
The judge wears a black gown.
A bíró fekete talárt visel.
I have to wear a gown at graduation.
A diplomaosztón talárt kell viselnem.
She puts on her gown before the ceremony.
The teacher wears a long gown today.
They all wear gowns for the event.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'gown' only means a woman's dress, but it can also mean an official robe for men or women.
Meaning
Long ceremonial outer garment
Collocations
graduation gown
|judicial gown
|academic gown
|ceremonial gown
Synonyms
robe (Very close in meaning; often used interchangeably for ceremonial garments.)
Antonyms
casual clothes (Everyday clothing not meant for ceremony or official duties.)
Themes
clothing
|ceremony
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A long, loose piece of clothing worn for special jobs or ceremonies.
A long, loose outer garment worn for official, academic, or ceremonial purposes, often over other clothes.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
to put on [a gown] before [activity]
The nurse put on a sterile gown before entering the operating room.
Az ápoló steril műtősköpenyt vett fel, mielőtt belépett a műtőbe.
Patients are asked to change into a hospital gown before surgery.
A betegeket megkérik, hogy a műtét előtt öltözzenek át betegingbe.
Researchers wore gowns and gloves while handling chemicals.
He tied the back of his surgical gown securely.
Hospital gowns are designed to be easy to put on and take off.
Learner examples
The doctor wears a white gown.
Az orvos fehér köpenyt visel.
She puts on a hospital gown before the test.
A vizsgálat előtt beteginget vesz fel.
I have to wear a gown in the lab.
The nurse gives me a blue gown.
He wears a clean gown at work.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'gown' with 'apron', but gowns usually cover more of the body and are used in medical or lab settings.
Meaning
Protective medical garment
Collocations
hospital gown
|surgical gown
|isolation gown
|medical gown
Synonyms
smock (A protective garment; may be shorter and less formal than a gown.)
Antonyms
street clothes (Regular everyday clothing worn outside work or specialized environments.)
Themes
healthcare
|science
|safety
|health
|work
Definition
Clothing that doctors, nurses, or scientists wear to stay clean and safe while working.
A protective garment worn over regular clothes in medical, laboratory, or similar environments to maintain hygiene and safety.
Grammar
Dictionary form
gown
IPA
GB/ɡˈaʊn/
US/ɡˈaʊn/
Syllables & stress
gown (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (gown)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: gown
- Plural: gowns
Word family
Forms
gowns
noun
Related words
nightgown
noun
Advanced or less common
gowned
adjective
Expressions
cap and gown
1/kˈæp ˈænd ɡˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
Graduation attire set
The special hat and robe people wear when they graduate from school or university.
Examples
- All the graduates were dressed in cap and gown for the ceremony.
- She couldn't wait to put on her cap and gown and walk across the stage.
evening gown
1/ˈivnɪŋ ɡˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
Formal evening dress
A long, fancy dress that women wear to evening events like parties or dances.
Examples
- She looked stunning in her black evening gown.
- The boutique specializes in designer evening gowns.
wedding gown
1/wˈɛdɪŋ ɡˈaʊn/
fixed phrase
Bride's wedding dress
A white or special dress that a woman wears when she gets married.
Examples
- Her wedding gown was handmade with delicate lace.
- She spent months looking for the perfect wedding gown.