gown
Pronunciation:
/ɡaʊn/noun
Definitions
A loose, flowing upper garment.
A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.
The official robe of certain professional men and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.
(by metonymy) The university community.
Example: In the perennial town versus gown battles, townies win some violent battles, but the collegians are winning the war.
verb
Definitions
To dress in a gown, to don or garb with a gown.