gown in WordNet English dictionary

1. a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
   gown 
   
2. outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
   gown  robe 
   
3. protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
   gown  surgical gown  scrubs 
   
4. lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
   nightgown  gown  nightie  night-robe  nightdress 
   
5. the members of a university as distinguished from the other residents of the town in which the university is located
   "the relations between town and gown are always sensitive"
   gown 
   

1. dress in a gown
   gown