robe

¹robe

noun \ˈrōb\

Definition of ROBE

1

a : a long flowing outer garment; especially : one used for ceremonial occasions or as a symbol of office or profession b : a loose garment (as a bathrobe) for informal wear especially at home

2

: covering, mantle <peaks on the axis of the range in their robes of snow and light — John Muir>

3

: a covering of pelts or fabric for the lower body used while driving or at outdoor events

Examples of ROBE

1. The priest wore a purple robe.
2. <with the coming of spring the hills will once again don their robes of green>

Origin of ROBE

Middle English, from Anglo-French, booty, clothing, robe, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German roubōn to rob

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to ROBE

Synonyms: blanket, cope, cover, covering, coverture, cover-up, curtain, hood, mantle, mask, pall, penumbra, cloak, shroud, veil, wraps

Related Words: blind, concealer, screen, shield; fig leaf, Potemkin village, Trojan horse; camouflage, disguise, facade (also façade), face, mask, veneer; gloss, varnish

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Rhymes with ROBE

daube, Dobe, globe, Job, lobe, probe, strobe