Gown: meaning, definitions and examples
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gown
[ ɡaʊn ]
formal occasion
A gown is a long dress worn on formal occasions, especially by women.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wore a beautiful silk gown to the ball.
- The bride looked stunning in her white wedding gown.
medical field
In the medical field, a gown is a sterile protective garment worn over clothing during surgery or other procedures to prevent contamination.
Synonyms
medical gown, scrubs
Examples of usage
- The surgeon put on a surgical gown before entering the operating room.
- Patients are often asked to wear a hospital gown for examinations.
Translations
Translations of the word "gown" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vestido de gala
🇮🇳 गाउन
🇩🇪 Abendkleid
🇮🇩 gaun
🇺🇦 вечірня сукня
🇵🇱 suknia wieczorowa
🇯🇵 ガウン
🇫🇷 robe de soirée
🇪🇸 vestido de noche
🇹🇷 gece elbisesi
🇰🇷 드레스
🇸🇦 فستان سهرة
🇨🇿 večerní šaty
🇸🇰 večerné šaty
🇨🇳 晚礼服
🇸🇮 večerna obleka
🇮🇸 kvöldkjóll
🇰🇿 кешкі көйлек
🇬🇪 საღამოს კაბა
🇦🇿 gecə paltarı
🇲🇽 vestido de noche
Word origin
The word 'gown' originated from the Old French word 'goun' which meant 'a fur-trimmed coat'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a long dress worn on formal occasions. The use of gowns in the medical field dates back to the early 20th century when they were introduced as protective garments during surgeries.