How to Use gown in a Sentence

gown

noun
  • The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
  • The train of the gown added a touch of drama.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
  • King wore an off-the-shoulder, long-sleeve gown in all black.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • For the event, Klum wore a black mesh gown that got caught in her heels.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • Foster kept it simple in a black gown and wavy hair.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • So, go ahead and get in on the sheer trend, or wear a lacy gown without fear.
    — Jamie Ballard, Allure, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Joséphine wore a plain white gown evocative of a wedding dress.
    — Nathan Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • His dressing gown is meant to be his father’s from his youth.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Faris wore a shimmering black gown with cutouts.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 4 June 2026
  • Life isn’t all tiaras and gowns, even for the Princess of Wales.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • That color, that fuchsia gown just seemed to be the right choice.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
  • The gown also has an open back with a corset detail at the base.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Seems like the black gown wasn't her only revenge dress.
    — Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Her visit, which required her to wear a gown, broke her heart.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
  • The floor-length gown also featured a low-cut open back.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
  • In the case of this white gown and bolero, the partnership paid off.
    — Natalie Arroyo Camacho, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
  • There are some gowns that won’t fit certain body types or not made well to that body type.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
  • There are some gowns that won’t fit certain body types or not made well to that body type.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Herron was then shown in her gown and veil in front of a large mountain.
    — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Joan wore a luxe Oscar de la Renta gown.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
  • That night in the stroke centre, mom helped her change into a red night gown.
    — Hazlitt, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The floor-length gown also featured a sexy thigh-high slit on each leg.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The gown was topped off with a three-foot veil secured with a rhinestone crown.
    — Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Tuxedos with tailcoats and floor-length gowns.
    — Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The queens are costumed in green gowns with red wigs, and of course, cowboy boots.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
  • The dress was adorned with gold floral appliqués that trailed down the length of the gown.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • The form fitting gown came down to her ankles in a column skirt.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Jack wore a maroon cap and gown and proudly held up his diploma.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
  • Jack wore a maroon cap and gown and proudly held up his diploma.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
  • The women were in formal gowns, so at least half of us listened.
    — Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024

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