noun
Uncommon
robe
rohb
Robe (noun) means a long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank. Example: “The judge put on her black robe before entering the courtroom.”
noun
1
A long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank.
"The judge put on her black robe before entering the courtroom."
"He wandered downstairs in his bathrobe, still half asleep."
verb
1
To dress someone in a robe or official garment.
"The priests robed themselves before the ceremony began."
How to use robe
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long, loose garment — from a fluffy bathrobe to a judge's ceremonial robe.
Common pairings
bath robe
judge's robe
robe of office
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Word forms
- Plural
- robes
- Third person singular
- robes
- Past tense
- robed
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Etymology
From Old French robe, originally meaning "booty" or "spoils of war" — clothing taken from a defeated enemy — from a Germanic root meaning "to strip or plunder." The same root gives us "rob."
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What does “robe” mean?
The word “robe” means a long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank. In plain terms, a long, loose garment — from a fluffy bathrobe to a judge's ceremonial robe.
How do you pronounce “robe”?
“Robe” is pronounced rohb (/ɹoʊb/ in IPA).
How do you use “robe” in a sentence?
Here is “robe” used in a sentence: “The judge put on her black robe before entering the courtroom.”
What is another word for “robe”?
Words with a similar meaning to “robe” include don and put on.
What part of speech is “robe”?
Depending on how it is used, “robe” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “robe” come from?
The word “robe” comes from Old French. From Old French robe, originally meaning "booty" or "spoils of war" — clothing taken from a defeated enemy — from a Germanic root meaning "to strip or plunder." The same root gives us "rob.".
Is “robe” a common word?
“Robe” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “robe” have?
“Robe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, loose outer garment, often worn for comfort, ceremony, or to signify rank.
