night-robe
/'naitdres/ Cách viết khác : (night-robe) /'naitroub/
Definition
Noun: A night-robe is a loose-fitting garment, typically a dress or gown, designed specifically to be worn while sleeping or resting in bed. It is a type of lingerie or sleepwear traditionally associated with women.
Usage
The word night-robe is used to refer to a specific item of sleepwear. It is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned term. * She changed into her silk night-robe before going to bed. * In the 19th century, a woman's night-robe was often made of cotton or linen.
Advanced Usage
- The term can evoke a sense of vintage or historical fashion, as modern usage often favors "nightgown" or "nightdress."
- It is used in contexts describing traditional attire or in literary/historical descriptions.
Variants and Related Words
- Nightgown (n): A more common modern synonym for a woman's sleeping garment.
- Nightdress (n): Another direct synonym for night-robe.
- Nightwear (n): A general term for clothing designed to be worn in bed.
- Robe (n): A loose outer garment; night-robe is a specific type of robe for sleeping.
Synonyms
- Nightgown
- Nightdress
- Sleeping gown
Antonyms
- Daywear
- Outerwear
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (To be) in one's night-robe: To be dressed for bed.
- She answered the door late at night, still in her night-robe.
Noun
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lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
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