noun

robe

robe, dressing gown, gown

He put on his robe after the shower.

He put on his dressing gown after the shower.

The judge wore a black robe.

The judge wore a black robe.

((a/the)) robe ((sth.)) a long, loose outer garment She wrapped the soft robe around herself.

Synonyms: dressing gown, gown, bathrobe

From Old French 'robe' (garment), related to the Germanic word for 'rob', as it originally meant spoils of war.

Think of a 'robe' as what you wear to relax at home, like a bath'robe', or a formal garment for a judge.

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