toga
Toga (noun) means a loose, draped garment worn by citizens in Ancient Rome. Example: “The actors wore togas for the play about Julius Caesar.”
How to use toga
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe classic draped robe of ancient Rome, and by extension any similar ceremonial gown.
Word forms
togas plural, togae plural, togæ plural
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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.