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| bathrobe |
A bathrobe is something that some people wear after a bath or before going to bed, or they wear it in the morning when they get up. It is a little like a long jacket, but it's soft and comfortable. Some people wear a bathrobe at home just to relax. We often call a bathrobe a robe. |
| cloak |
A cloak is a long, loose piece of clothing like a robe or coat but without sleeves. A cloak is similar to a cape, but it usually covers more of the front of the body. It may have openings on the sides so that a person's arms can be free. |
| gown |
a long, loose piece of clothing, such as a nightgown or the robe worn by a judge or minister. [1/2 definitions] |
| hood |
a covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat, jacket, or robe. [1/3 definitions] |
| kimono |
A kimono is something that people wear in Japan. A kimono is of one piece and covers the whole body from the neck to the feet. It crosses in front like a robe, and it is held together by a very wide belt. A kimono also has very wide sleeves. Japanese people don't wear kimonos all the time, but they often wear them on holidays or to special events. |
| monk |
A monk is a man who is a member of a religious group made up of only men, who often live together in one building. Monks wear special but simple clothing, including a long robe with long sleeves. Monks live a simple life and do not marry. They spend time praying every day, and they do chores in the place where they live, like cooking, planting fruits and vegetables, washing, and cleaning. Some monks spend time studying and writing, and some do work for charity. |
| robe |
A robe is something people sometimes wear when they get out of the bath or shower. It covers most of their body and makes them feel dry and warm. Sometimes people wear a robe over their pajamas or nightgown. Many people put on a robe when they get out of bed in the morning. [3 definitions] |
| train |
a long part of a gown or robe that trails behind the person wearing it. [1/9 definitions] |
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