dressing gown

noun

1. a tailored robe worn for lounging or for grooming, applying makeup, etc.

dressing gown

noun

1. a full robe worn before dressing or for lounging

Word History and Origins

Origin of dressing gown¹

First recorded in 1770–80

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

He said she described Fayed coming out in his dressing gown and wanting them to sit on his lap "and everything else".

From BBC

Fayed was next to her bed wearing just a silk dressing gown.

From BBC

"I don't have the heating on at all hardly at home. I walk around with my dressing gown on if it's cold," she said.

From BBC

The treatment began with me changing into a dressing gown that wrapped around just under my armpits, exposing my shoulders and upper chest.

From Los Angeles Times