robe
Translation
robe, dressing gown, gown
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) robe ((sth.)) a long, loose outer garment She wrapped the soft robe around herself.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dressing gown, gown, bathrobe
Etymology
From Old French 'robe' (garment), related to the Germanic word for 'rob', as it originally meant spoils of war.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'robe' as what you wear to relax at home, like a bath'robe', or a formal garment for a judge.