Examples of “gown” in a Sentence

noun A long, flowing dress, especially one worn for a formal occasion.

• She wore a floor-length silver gown to the awards ceremony.
• The bride chose a simple ivory gown with long lace sleeves.
• She spun around the ballroom, her gown swishing across the floor.

noun A loose robe worn by certain professionals, such as judges, academics, or surgeons.

• The surgeon scrubbed in and put on a sterile gown.
• Graduates lined up in their caps and gowns.
• The judge swept into the courtroom wearing a black gown.