robe-de-chambre
Noun: A long, loose-fitting garment, typically made of comfortable fabric, worn informally at home. It is designed to be worn before getting fully dressed in the day's attire or while relaxing.
The term is used to describe a specific type of informal, at-home garment. It is a somewhat formal or historical term for what is more commonly called a "dressing gown" or "housecoat" in modern English. * It is worn in private settings, such as one's bedroom or home. * It is not considered outerwear and is not appropriate for public appearance.
- She came down to breakfast in her elegant robe-de-chambre.
- The gentleman preferred a silk robe-de-chambre for his morning reading.
- After her bath, she wrapped herself in a warm robe-de-chambre.
- The term robe-de-chambre is of French origin, directly translated as "room robe." Its use in English often carries a connotation of luxury, formality, or a historical setting, distinguishing it from more casual modern terms like "bathrobe."
- Dressing gown: The most common modern English equivalent.
- Housecoat: A term often used for a similar garment, sometimes perceived as less formal.
- Bathrobe: Specifically implies a robe worn after bathing, often made of terry cloth.
- Negligee: A lightweight, often decorative dressing gown, typically associated with women's nightwear.
- Dressing gown
- Housecoat
- Morning gown (archaic)
While the core meaning is consistent, the perception of the garment can vary: 1. Functional Garment: Primarily a practical item for warmth and modesty at home. 2. Luxury Item: Can imply a garment made of fine materials like silk or satin, used in a more refined domestic setting.
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a robe worn before dressing or while lounging
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