gown

nouns

a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
gown
is a type of (narrower)
a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
dress, frock
the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
"the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
gown
is a type of (narrower)
the body of faculty and students at a university
university
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
gown, night-robe, nightdress, nightgown, nightie
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
gown, scrubs, surgical gown
outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
gown, robe

verbs

dress in a gown
gown
is a type of (narrower)
provide with clothes or put clothes on
"Parents must feed and dress their child"
apparel, clothe, dress, enclothe, fit out, garb, garment, habilitate, raiment, tog