maternity robe

A pregnant woman wears a comfortable maternity robe at home.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A "maternity robe" is a loose-fitting garment designed to be worn by a pregnant woman, typically for comfort and ease of movement during pregnancy or after childbirth. It is often used in medical settings (e.g., hospitals) or at home as loungewear.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She wore a soft cotton maternity robe during her hospital stay after giving birth. (A comfortable garment for a pregnant or postpartum woman.)
  • The maternity robe had adjustable ties to accommodate her growing belly. (A robe designed with features for pregnancy.)

Advanced Usage

• "Maternity robe" is a compound noun, but note: the word "robe" alone means a loose, often floor-length garment. The modifier "maternity" specifies its purpose for pregnancy or postpartum use.
  • She packed a maternity robe in her hospital bag for labor and delivery. (A robe intended for use during childbirth and recovery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Maternity (adj): relating to pregnancy or motherhood.
  • The maternity ward is on the third floor. (A hospital department for pregnant women.)
• Robe (n): a long, loose outer garment.
  • He put on a bathrobe after his shower. (A robe for drying off or lounging.)

Synonyms

• Maternity gown: a similar garment, often used in hospitals for childbirth.
• Pregnancy robe: an alternative term with the same meaning.
• Nursing robe: a robe designed for breastfeeding, often with convenient openings.

Related Idioms

• "In the family way": an old-fashioned idiom meaning pregnant (not directly related to "maternity robe" but contextually relevant).
  • She is in the family way, so she bought a maternity robe for comfort. (She is pregnant.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Not applicable: "Maternity robe" is a noun phrase and does not form phrasal verbs.