- 1a woman's dress, especially a long one for special occasions an evening/ball/wedding gown
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- 2a long, loose piece of clothing that is worn over other clothes by judges and by students or professors (at special ceremonies) a graduation gown
- 3a loose piece of clothing worn by patients in a hospital, or worn by medical staff over other clothes to protect them a hospital gown see nightgown, town and gown
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