Definition of robe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
ceremonial garmentlong loose outer garment often worn for ceremonies
- The judge entered the courtroom wearing a black robe..
2.
formal wearlong loose garment for formal occasions
- The judge wore a black robe during the trial.
3.
casual wearRare loose garment worn at homeRare
- She put on her robe after the shower.
Verb
1.
ceremonial dressingtr./intr. put on ceremonial or official garmentstr./intr.
- She robed quickly before the procession.
2.
coveringtr. Rare cover something as if with clothingtr. Rare
- The mountain was robed in mist.
Images of robe
long loose outer garment often worn for ceremonies 
long loose garment for formal occasions 
loose garment worn at home
Expressions with robe
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make physical contact with the edge of someone's robe respectfully
She tried to touch the hem of the rabbi's robe for a blessing.
long, formal clothing worn by royalty or officials at ceremonies
The king wore his robe of state at the coronation.
loose garment worn for relaxation at home
She wore a lounging robe while reading a book.
put on ceremonial or formal clothing
The judge will don the robe before the court session.
loose garment worn for sleeping
She put on her night robe before going to bed.
loose garment worn over nightwear or after bathing
She wore a robe-de-chambre after her shower.
show great respect or admiration to someone
He would kiss the hem of her robe in gratitude.
small blanket covering legs when seated
She tucked the lap robe over her knees.
nobles with judicial or administrative roles in France
The nobles of the robe held significant power in the court.
Origin of robe
French, robe (garment)
Terms with robe included in their meaning
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dress
long formal robe worn for official or academic ceremonies
clothing action
dress someone in a hospital robe for a medical procedure
Western fashion
long robe-like garment worn as formal or casual Japanese-style clothing
surgeon's robe
robe worn by a surgeon during operations
modern ceremonial
robe worn on formal occasions by students or lawyers
self-dressing
dress oneself in formal robe for ceremonies
home attire
robe worn at home for comfort or after bathing
home wear
loose robe worn at home
medical attire
sterile robe worn by surgeons during operations
modern fashion
loose dress or robe
clothing
ankle-length robe worn by Arab men
clothing
long trailing part of a gown or robe
bathrobe
robe worn while bathing
clothing
monk's hood or hooded robe
muslim clothing
long loose black robe covering the body, worn by Muslim women
religious garment
long white robe worn by priests
clothing
long loose robe with wide sleeves worn in West Africa
clothing
robe worn by kings during coronation ceremonies
traditional clothing
ankle-length robe with long sleeves worn by Arab men
traditional clothing
loose-fitting, ankle-length hooded robe worn by men
clothing
the process of dressing in a robe
clothing
wearing a gown or robe
clothing
long robe with wide sleeves worn in the Middle Ages
clothing
long loose traditional robe worn in North Africa
Examples of robe in a sentence
Graduates donned their robes for the commencement. She donned a silk robe for the ceremony. The priest's robe was adorned with gold embroidery. He lounged in his robe all morning. The robe was soft and comfortable against her skin. The priest robed for the ceremony.
He robed in traditional attire for the event. The trees were robed in autumn colors. The statue was robed in shadows at dusk.
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- French:robe, revêtir, ...
- German:Robe, einkleiden, ...
- Italian:toga, vestirsi, ...
- Spanish:toga, vestirse, ...
- Portuguese:toga, vestir-se, ...
- Chinese:礼袍, 穿上礼服, ...
- Japanese:ローブ, 衣装を着る, ...
- Arabic:رِدَاء, اِرْتَدَى, ...
- Hebrew:גְלִימָה, לִלְבּוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:мантия, облачаться, ...
- Ukrainian:мантія, одягати, ...
- Hindi:चोगा, वस्त्र पहनना, ...
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