Dressing gown

Dressing gown

/หˆdresษชล‹ ษกaสŠn/
Noun United Kingdom

A bathrobe.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Dressing gown, that is."
"I've never seen such a Dressing gown in all my life."

Etymology & History

British term for bathrobe. Americans use 'bathrobe' or 'robe'. British nightwear terminology.

Word Details

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Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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