noun
toga
TOH-guh
Toga (noun) means a loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome. Example: “The actors wore togas for the play about Julius Caesar.”
noun
1
A loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome.
"The actors wore togas for the play about Julius Caesar."
2
A ceremonial gown, such as those worn by graduates or judges.
"She wore her toga proudly at the graduation ceremony."
How to use toga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic draped robe of ancient Rome, and by extension any similar ceremonial gown.
Common pairings
toga party
wear a toga
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Word forms
- Plural
- togas, togae, togæ
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Latin toga, related to the verb tegere, "to cover" or "to clothe."
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What does “toga” mean?
The word “toga” means a loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome. In plain terms, the classic draped robe of ancient Rome, and by extension any similar ceremonial gown.
How do you pronounce “toga”?
“Toga” is pronounced TOH-guh (/ˈtoʊ.ɡə/ in IPA).
How do you use “toga” in a sentence?
Here is “toga” used in a sentence: “The actors wore togas for the play about Julius Caesar.”
What is another word for “toga”?
Words with a similar meaning to “toga” include toge.
What part of speech is “toga”?
“Toga” is a noun.
Where does the word “toga” come from?
The word “toga” comes from Latin. Borrowed directly from Latin toga, related to the verb tegere, "to cover" or "to clothe.".
How many meanings does “toga” have?
“Toga” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome.
