How to Use gown in a Sentence

gown

noun
  • The bride wore a lovely lace wedding gown.
  • But the usual lineup of performers took to the stage in sequin gowns and bold hair and makeup.
    oregonlive, 25 Mar. 2023
  • Lopez's face was literally glowing in multiple places and had a brighter sheen than her gown.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The 77-year-old wore a couture gown designed especially for her.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
  • And in another fun fashion post, Jules modeled a full-length strapless gown that also had high slits.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 22 Mar. 2023
  • Haute-couture shows traditionally end with a wedding gown.
    Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2023
  • The actress wore a striking pink gown, featuring a voluminous skirt with delicate ruching.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
  • What makes her all-black gowns and suits so intriguing is her experimentation with texture, layering, and different shades of black.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Leaving the first three buttons of the gown undone added a touch of sensual fashion without compromising the overall chicness of the outfit.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Zooey shared a few snapshots of her strapless silver gown on Instagram with the caption thanking designer Iris van Herpen.
    Chaise Sanders, Country Living, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Alba stunned in a strapless gown by Carolina Herrera and a Bulgari statement necklace, while Warren looked handsome in a black suit and tie.
    Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Lady Gaga hit the Oscars' champagne carpet this year in a fresh-off-the-runway Versace gown and full glam — then stripped it all off to perform barefaced in jeans and a tee during the show.
    Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Life isn’t all tiaras and gowns, even for the Princess of Wales.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The bodice and skirt of the burnout gown were slashed with sheer, see-through panels of black mesh fabric.
    Seventeen, 25 May 2023
  • The queens are costumed in green gowns with red wigs, and of course, cowboy boots.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Owens wore a light-colored suit, while Biles donned a white-tiered gown.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The gown was topped off with a three-foot veil secured with a rhinestone crown.
    Nicole Briese, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Joséphine wore a plain white gown evocative of a wedding dress.
    Nathan Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2023
  • The doctor’s office should provide you with a gown or sheet to wear.
    Adriana Gallardo, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the gown had a chic cut-out that showed a peek of her toned core, and a hood that elevated the look.
    Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 18 May 2023
  • The bride-to-be shimmied in a gown with a wide skirt then twirled in another with long-sleeved lace.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 7 July 2024
  • The women were in formal gowns, so at least half of us listened.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
  • The bright blond wood begs for a comfortable sweater rather than a beaded gown.
    Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The color of Middleton's gown was a nod to the Ukrainian blue and yellow flag.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 13 May 2023
  • But this time, La Zarra brought a bop, suspended high above the ground in a glittery gown.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2023
  • Stars can trade their picket signs for tuxes and gowns.
    Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2023
  • The scene begins with Swift waking up in a white gown and chained to a bed in a topsy turvy asylum.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
  • Chiquis looked stunning in a strapless white wedding gown and wore a long veil.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 13 July 2024
  • For the event, Gomez paired the new cut with a sequined sleeveless gown and earrings that were just as sparkly.
    Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Dressed in an ivory-colored gown, Jewell held up her right arm.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024

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