toga

[ toh-guh ]

noun

, plural to·gas, to·gae [toh, -jee, -gee].

1. (in ancient Rome) the loose outer garment worn by citizens in public.
2. a robe of office, a professorial gown, or some other distinctive garment.

toga

/ ˈtəʊɡə; ˈtəʊɡəd /

noun

1. a garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome, consisting of a piece of cloth draped around the body
2. the official vestment of certain offices

toga

1. An outer garment for men in ancient Rome , worn as a sign of citizenship. The toga was a nearly semicircular piece of wool, worn draped about the shoulders and body.

Derived Forms

• togaed, adjective

Other Words From

• to·gaed [toh, -g, uh, d], adjective
• un·togaed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of toga¹

1590–1600; < Latin; akin to tegmen

Word History and Origins

Origin of toga¹

C16: from Latin, related to tegere to cover

Example Sentences

The 1930s-era news accounts describe lavish parties with male servers draped in togas.

From Salon

But before them, Caesar decreed that only Caesars could wear togas dyed completely purple.

From Seattle Times

Before the Pogues, MacGowan toyed with playing Cretan music, with making rock seasoned with industrial noise, even with starting an imperial-Rome act where band members would wear togas and gladiator outfits.

From New York Times

An oversized floral print on a draped toga dress seemed to capture the Beatles’ psychedelic era, almost transporting wearers to London’s Camden vintage shops.

From Seattle Times

No matter how skilled a participant might be at this dignified activity, the result would necessarily be floors, walls and togas splattered with sticky purple stains.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• apparel
• attire
• costume
• ensemble
• frock
• garb
• gown
• robe
• skirt
• smock
• suit
• uniform
• wardrobe