1. (

• gown

) a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions ;

2. (

• gown

) the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located; "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive" ;

3. (

• nightgown ,
• gown ,
• nightie ,
• night-robe ,
• nightdress

) lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women ;

4. (

• gown ,
• surgical_gown ,
• scrubs

) protective garment worn by surgeons during operations ;

5. (

• gown ,
• robe ,

) outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions ;

1. (

• gown

) dress in a gown ;