Gown

Pronunciation: /ɡaʊn/

Definitions of gown

noun a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a beautiful gown to the ball.

A2 The bride looked stunning in her white gown.

B1 The actress's gown was designed by a famous fashion designer.

B2 The princess's gown was adorned with intricate beading and embroidery.

C1 The designer gown was showcased on the runway during Fashion Week.

C2 The couture gown was custom-made for the celebrity for the red carpet event.

Examples of gown in a Sentence

formal She wore a beautiful silk gown to the gala event.

informal She looked stunning in her fancy gown at the party.

slang Check out her killer gown for prom!

figurative The gown of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of gown

• past tense: gowned
• plural: gowns
• comparative: more gown-like
• superlative: most gown-like
• present tense: gowns
• future tense: will gown
• perfect tense: have gowned
• continuous tense: gowning
• singular: gown
• positive degree: gown
• infinitive: to gown
• gerund: gowning
• participle: gowning

Origin and Evolution of gown

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'gown' originated from the Middle English word 'goune' which came from the Old French word 'gone' meaning a garment or robe.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a loose outer garment, the word 'gown' evolved over time to refer to a variety of garments worn by both men and women, including formal dresses, academic robes, and medical attire.