robe

[ rohb ]

noun

1. a long, loose or flowing gown or outer garment worn by men or women as ceremonial dress, an official vestment, or garb of office.
2. any long, loose garment, especially one for wear while lounging or preparing to dress, as a bathrobe or dressing gown.
3. a woman's gown or dress, especially of a more elaborate kind:

   a robe for the evening.

4. robes, apparel in general; dress; costume.
5. a piece of fur, cloth, knitted work, etc., used as a blanket, covering, or wrap:

   a buffalo robe; a lap robe.

verb (used with object)

, robed, rob·ing.

1. to clothe or invest with a robe or robes; dress; array.

verb (used without object)

, robed, rob·ing.

1. to put on a robe.

robe

/ rəʊb /

noun

1. any loose flowing garment, esp the official vestment of a peer, judge, or academic
2. a dressing gown or bathrobe
3. informal.
   a wardrobe

verb

1. to put a robe, etc, on (oneself or someone else); dress

Other Words From

• robeless adjective
• rober noun
• under·robe noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of robe¹

1225–75; Middle English < Old French: originally, spoil, booty < Germanic (akin to rob ); compare Old High German roub > German Raub

Word History and Origins

Origin of robe¹

C13: from Old French: of Germanic origin; compare Old French rober to rob , Old High German roub booty

Example Sentences

She even brought in a robe she wore for hair and makeup on “The Postman” to be Camilla’s dressing gown in a scene.

From Los Angeles Times

Squish factor: As expected, the robe didn’t fit me at all.

From Salon

My size-12 sister found the robe quite small, too, so I’d bring my own.

From Salon

Also, it’s that luxurious idea of a hotel — you have a robe waiting for you.

From Los Angeles Times

At left in “protolith: heat, pressure,” the artist is seen from behind, dressed in a white robe and headscarf.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bathrobe
• costume
• dress
• frock
• garment
• kimono
• vestment