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gowns

The correct spelling is gowns.

How to pronounce gowns

noun

IPA: /ɡaʊnz/

Say it like: Gow-ns

The correct spelling is gowns. 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. 1.A loose, flowing upper garment.
  2. 2.A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
  3. 3.The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.
  4. 4.(by metonymy) The university community.
  5. 5.A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

verb

  1. 1.To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.

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