Word
bathrobe
US/ˈbæˌθɹoʊb/
UK/bˈɑːθɹəʊb/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a loose piece of clothing that you wear before or after taking a bath or shower. It is usually made of soft, thick material like a towel to help you stay warm and dry.
n. a loose-fitting outer garment worn before or after bathing or as loungewear. Typically constructed from absorbent fabric such as terry cloth or fleece.
Examples
“I put on my bathrobe after getting out of the shower.”
“The hotel provides a thick cotton bathrobe and slippers for every guest to use during their stay.”
“She lounged on the balcony in her silk bathrobe, sipping tea while watching the sunrise over the quiet valley.”
Examples
simple
“I put on my bathrobe after getting out of the shower.”
contextual
“The hotel provides a thick cotton bathrobe and slippers for every guest to use during their stay.”
complex
“She lounged on the balcony in her silk bathrobe, sipping tea while watching the sunrise over the quiet valley.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “bathrobe” in context.
Verb
01. bathrobe hangs
“A white bathrobe hangs on the back of the bathroom door.”
noun + verb
02. don bathrobe
“He decided to don his bathrobe and head down to the spa.”
verb + noun
03. fasten bathrobe
“She quickly fastened her bathrobe when she heard a knock at the door.”
verb + noun
04. remove bathrobe
“The athlete removed his bathrobe before stepping into the pool.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. fluffy bathrobe
“The hotel provides a fluffy bathrobe and slippers for every guest.”
adj + noun
06. silk bathrobe
“He wore a luxurious silk bathrobe while eating breakfast on the balcony.”
adj + noun
07. terrycloth bathrobe
“She wrapped herself in a thick terrycloth bathrobe after her shower.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. belt of bathrobe
“He tied the belt of his bathrobe tightly around his waist.”
noun + prep + noun
09. lounge in a bathrobe
“They spent the entire Sunday morning lounging in their bathrobes.”
10. wrap oneself in a bathrobe
“She stepped out of the bath and wrapped herself in a warm bathrobe.”
Usage
Commonly used in American English; the British equivalent is often 'dressing gown'.
Real-World Examples
“Each evening, Sykes, who occasionally placed trades while wearing a blue bathrobe at home, intends to detail every action he takes, offering a trading guide for other hopeful millionaires.” “A Facebook post from September 23, 2023, stated, "Rand Paul arrived at the Capitol today barefoot and donned in a bathrobe after the Senate altered the dress code for John Fetterman," sharing the fabricated image.” “Creative director Demna Gvasalia adorned models in bathrobe-inspired coats in shades of yellow and pink, relaxed black trouser ensembles, and intricately decorated evening gowns.” “White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer accused the New York Times of printing inaccuracies, external, specifically referring to him watching TV in his bathrobe, saying the paper owed President Trump an apology, external.” Etymology
A compound of bath and robe, first appearing in the mid-19th century to denote a garment worn before or after immersion. The components descend from Old English bæþ and Middle English robe.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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