gown

/ɡaʊn/noun
Elementary
1

A loose, flowing upper garment.

2

A woman's ordinary outer dress, such as a calico or silk gown.

3

The official robe of certain professionals, clerics, and scholars, such as university students and officers, barristers, judges, etc.

4

The dress of civil officers, as opposed to military officers.

5

The university community, especially as contrasted with the local populace.

6

A loose wrapper worn by gentlemen within doors; a dressing gown.

7

Any sort of dress or garb.

8

The robe worn by a surgeon.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing