bathrobe
Definition
Noun: 1. A loose-fitting robe made of absorbent fabric, typically worn before or after bathing or swimming. It is designed for comfort and to dry the body.
Usage
A bathrobe is worn for practical purposes related to personal hygiene and relaxation. It is typically put on after drying off from a bath or shower, or after swimming, to keep warm and absorb residual moisture. It is also commonly worn over sleepwear.
Examples
- Noun:
- She wrapped herself in a soft, warm bathrobe after her shower.
- The hotel provides a complimentary bathrobe for each guest.
- He threw on his bathrobe to answer the door.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in one's bathrobe": To be wearing a bathrobe, often implying a state of being at home, relaxed, or not yet dressed for the day.
- I was still in my bathrobe when the delivery arrived.
Variants and Related Words
- Robe (n): A more general term for a loose outer garment. A bathrobe is a specific type of robe.
- Dressing gown (n): A similar garment, often made of lighter material like silk or cotton, worn over nightwear. While sometimes used interchangeably, a dressing gown is not necessarily designed for use after bathing.
Synonyms
- Housecoat: A robe worn informally at home.
- Robes: A general plural term that can include bathrobes.
Related Phrases
- Terrycloth bathrobe: Specifies a bathrobe made from the absorbent, looped cotton fabric known as terry cloth.
- A thick terrycloth bathrobe is perfect for the beach.
Noun
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a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
