Mother Hubbard

noun

Definition of Mother Hubbardnext
as in tea gown

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Mother Hubbard
  1. kimono
  2. sheath
  3. shift
  4. jumper
  5. sack
  6. chemise
  7. kirtle
  8. sundress
Noun
  • The capsule includes a lingerie set, a pajama set, cotton shorts, a silk nightwear set comprising a top and panties, as well as a kimono, a pocket square and a scarf.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The easiest thing to do is to slip a kimono or scarf in your beach bag or backpack.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of kimono
Noun
  • It was designed with a column, sheath silhouette, with sequins, thin spaghetti straps and a midlength skirt.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Each Axvant hatchet comes with the leather sheath and five replacement fire-starting rods.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of sheath
Noun
  • Hiring in 2026 has resulted in an uneven demographic shift in the workforce, according to survey estimates analyzed by the Post.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If there is a starquake, a sudden shift in the neutron star crust, the magnetic field gets shaken violently.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of shift
Noun
  • James was first off the bench to celebrate with Maxey after the All-Star guard hit a fadeaway jumper to end the third quarter and put the Sixers up 10.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On Wednesday night’s opening possession, Randle sized up Charlotte Hornets forward Naz Reid, took two dribbles to his left, then drilled a turnaround jumper from the free-throw line.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of jumper
Noun
  • The search for the sack For now, Spagnuolo is choosing to focus on what matters most to him — points allowed.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Harris ranks second in tackles for loss and is tied for seventh in sacks.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of sack
Noun
  • The 1910s envelope combination, a one-piece garment that combined the chemise and drawers, reshaped women’s lives, slimming down the stereotypical silhouette.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Definition of chemise
Noun
  • Enlarge / Vintage illustration of medieval women wearing kirtles.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2023
Definition of kirtle
Noun
  • Cushionaire Topcat Sneakers Continuing her suede streak, my mom sent me the link to these retro-feeling sneakers that would pair sweetly with anything from wide-leg jeans to a sundress.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026
  • What separates this dress from a regular sundress is the boning-like seams down the length of it that mimic a corset-style bodice.
    — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of sundress
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