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Uncommongown
The correct spelling is gown.
How to pronounce gown
/ɡaʊn/
nounIPA: /ɡaʊn/
Say it like: Gow-n
The correct spelling is gown. A loose, flowing upper garment. For example: "In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war."
Usage Examples
“In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A loose, flowing upper garment.
- 2.A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
- 3.The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.
- 4.(by metonymy) The university community.
- 5.A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.
verb
- 1.To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.
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