bath-robe

Definition

Noun: - A loose-fitting garment worn before or after bathing: A "bath-robe" is a long, absorbent piece of clothing, typically made of terry cloth or fleece, that is worn to dry off or keep warm after a bath or shower, or while preparing to bathe. It is often tied with a belt at the waist.

Usage Examples

• (A garment worn to dry off and stay warm after bathing.)
• (A garment used for post-bath comfort and drying.)
• (A garment supplied for convenience after bathing.)

Advanced Usage

• "to slip into a bath-robe": to put on a bath-robe quickly or casually.

  • After a long soak in the tub, she slipped into her cozy bath-robe and relaxed on the sofa. (To put on the garment after bathing.)

• "a bath-robe belt": the sash or cord used to fasten the garment.

  • The bath-robe belt came loose, so he tied it again tightly around his waist. (The fastening part of the garment.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bathrobe (n): An alternative spelling of "bath-robe" (often written as one word).

  • He bought a new bathrobe for the winter. (A garment for after bathing.)

• Robed (adj): Wearing a robe.

  • She was robed in a thick bath-robe after her swim. (Dressed in a bath-robe.)

Synonyms

• Dressing gown: A similar loose garment worn over nightwear or after bathing, often made of lighter material.
• Housecoat: A long, loose garment worn around the house, sometimes used interchangeably with bath-robe.
• Wrap: A general term for a garment that is tied around the body.

Related Idioms

• "In one's bath-robe": To be dressed only in a bath-robe, often implying a state of relaxation or lack of formal attire.

  • He answered the door in his bath-robe, looking surprised by the early visitor. (Wearing only the garment, not fully dressed.)

• "To live in a bath-robe": To spend a lot of time at home in casual comfort.

  • On weekends, she practically lives in her bath-robe, enjoying lazy mornings. (To wear the garment frequently for relaxation.)