gown/gaUn; ɡaʊn/n [C] 1 a long dress that a woman wears on very formal occasions〔女子在正式场合穿的〕礼服: a wedding gown 结婚礼服2 a long loose piece of clothing that you wear for a special ceremony〔特别仪式上穿的〕长袍: a graduation gown 毕业袍
gowngowngownsgownedgowningnoun1a long dress that a woman wears at a special time: a ball gown2a long loose piece of clothing that people wear to do a special job. Judges, doctors and teachers sometimes wear gowns.