robe — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A long loose outer garment, often signifying honorary stature.

   Examples

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

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

   Usage

   • US usage

3. A wardrobe, especially one built into a bedroom.

4. The largest and strongest tobacco leaves.

Verb

1. To clothe; to dress.

   Usage

   • Transitive

   Examples

   robed in glory

2. To put on official vestments.

   Usage

   • Intransitive

Noun

1. any loose flowing garment

   Broader terms

   garment

2. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions

   Synonyms

   gown

   Broader terms

   outerwearoverclothes

Verb

1. clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

   Synonyms

   vest

   Broader terms

   dressclotheenclothegarbraimenttoggarmenthabilitatefit outapparel

2. cover as if with clothing

   Synonyms

   clothecloakdrape

   Broader terms

   coverspread over

   Examples

   the mountain was clothed in tropical trees