gowns
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡaʊnz// UK //ɡˈaʊnz// gowns
n. long, formal dresses that people wear to special events like weddings or parties. They are usually elegant and reach down to the floor.
n. long, flowing outer garments, typically worn for formal occasions or as part of professional or academic regalia.
The guests wore beautiful gowns to the charity ball.
The boutique specializes in silk evening gowns and custom-made dresses for high-profile red carpet events.
The graduates processed into the hall wearing traditional black gowns and caps, maintaining a centuries-old academic tradition that signifies their entry into the scholarly community.
Usage
Often used in the plural to refer to a collection of formal attire or the general category of evening wear.