robe

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UK /ɹəʊb/ US /ɹoʊb/

noun 4name 3verb 2

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

long | loose, voluminous

flowing

The bride walked down the aisle in a flowing robe of silk and lace.

rich

The bride walked down the aisle wearing a rich burgundy robe embroidered with gold thread.

embroidered | ceremonial, christening, coronation | robes)

VERB + ROBE

slip on

PREP

in a/the ~

The judge walked into the courtroom in her ceremonial robe.

Definitions

noun

A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all.

The skin of an animal, especially the bison, dressed with the fur on, and used as a wrap.

A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.

The largest and strongest tobacco leaves.

verb

To clothe; to dress.

robed in glory

To put on official vestments.

name

A surname.

A town and local government area (the District Council of Robe) on the Limestone Coast of South Australia, named after Frederick Robe.

An unincorporated community in Snohomish County, Washington, United States, named after a pioneer.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for offi

gown

verb — clothe formally

vest

verb — cover as if with clothing

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Through tattered clothes small vices do appear; / Robes and furred gowns hide all.

Wiktionary

robed in glory

Wiktionary

Pull your robe together.

Tatoeba · #29435

He wore a robe over his pajamas.

Tatoeba · #292385

The pope appeared in his red robe.

Tatoeba · #321031

Tom put on his robe.

Tatoeba · #1164297

Usage Notes

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