toga

noun

to·​ga ˈtō-gə How to pronounce toga (audio)
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
also : a similar loose wrap or a professional, official, or academic gown
togaed
ˈtō-gəd How to pronounce toga (audio)
adjective

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His party is every bit as iconic as the toga party from that movie, if not more so. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2026 Beside the general — adorned with a laurel wreath for his head, and a purple and gold toga to drape over his shoulders — in his four-horse chariot, a slave would stand at his side. — Frederic J. Fransen, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026 Not all fashions from the Roman Empire stand up to present scrutiny—you’d be hard pressed to find a toga worn anywhere but a frat party, for instance. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 As several women listen intently, Belushi, donning a toga, rips the guitar out of Bishop's hands and smashes it into a wall. — Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toga

Word History

Etymology

Latin; akin to Latin tegere to cover — more at thatch

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toga was in 1600

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“Toga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toga. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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toga

noun
to·​ga ˈtō-gə How to pronounce toga (audio)
: the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome

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