robe

/roub/
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robe

The judge wears a black robe in the courtroom.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A long, loose-fitting outer garment, often formal or ceremonial. This is the primary meaning, referring to attire that signifies office, rank, or is used for specific rituals.
    • Any loose, flowing garment, typically worn for comfort or leisure, such as a bathrobe or dressing gown.

  2. Verb:

    • To clothe someone, or to be clothed, in a robe or in a manner resembling a robe. This often implies a formal or ceremonial act of dressing.
    • (Figurative) To cover or adorn something as if with clothing.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The judge put on her black robe before entering the courtroom.
    • After his shower, he wrapped himself in a warm, terrycloth robe.
    • The monks wore simple brown robes.

  • Verb:

    • The new graduates were robed in traditional caps and gowns for the ceremony.
    • Fog robed the distant hills in a soft, gray mist.
Advanced Usage
  • "The robe": Can be used metonymically to refer to the profession or office itself, especially in legal or religious contexts.
    • He dedicated his life to the robe. (Meaning: to the legal or judicial profession)
Variants and Related Words
  • Bathrobe (n): A robe made of absorbent fabric, worn before or after bathing.
  • Dressing Gown (n): A robe worn over nightwear, often used synonymously with 'robe' in British English.
  • Robes (n, plural): The ceremonial garments worn by officials, clergy, or academics.
    • The bishop's robes were intricately embroidered.
Synonyms
  • Gown: A long, formal dress or a loose outer garment, often used interchangeably with 'robe' for academic or judicial attire.
  • Cloak: A type of loose outer garment, but typically sleeveless and fastened at the neck.
  • Wrap: A garment worn by folding it around the body.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Robe in: To dress or cover in a robe. This is a less common but valid construction derived from the verb.
    • The statue was robed in marble and gold.
Related Idioms
  • The long robe: An idiom referring to the legal profession.
    • He was a distinguished member of the long robe.
robe

The judge wears a black robe in the courtroom.

Noun
  1. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
  2. any loose flowing garment
Verb
  1. cover as if with clothing
    • the mountain was clothed in tropical trees
  2. clothe formally; especially in ecclesiastical robes

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