bathrobe

noun

bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbäth-
: a loose often absorbent robe worn before and after bathing or as a dressing gown

Examples of bathrobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Another mirror selfie included in the upload showed Lovato in a bathrobe as she was surrounded by 25 sticky notes — each of which contained a different motivational phrase. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Kids are gifted with special beach kits, kid-size bathrobes and slippers, special bathroom amenities, milk and cookies at turn-down, and children's beverages in the minibar. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024 Unlike the designer gowns commissioned for the Met, guests at the Debt Gala wore bathrobes, feather boas and other items repurposed from their homes and closets. Callie Holtermann, New York Times, 7 May 2024 And while the self-serve buffet on the pool deck is a clothes-free area, passengers must be dressed for all dining room meals – and no, bathrobes don't count. Li Cohen, CBS News, 2 May 2024 On April 18, the Cravings cookbook author, 38, shared a video of herself while wearing a fluffy purple bathrobe. Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024 The tipis feature queen beds, soft linens, mini refrigerators, plush bathrobes, WiFi, outlets, space heaters, and coffee stations. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2024 Some hotels are welcoming pups, too, offering up doggy bathrobes and treats. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024 The rooms feature a clean, neutral color palette with pops of black and silver and, of course, Baccarat stemware for sipping wine in a plush bathrobe. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of bathrobe was in 1834

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“Bathrobe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bathrobe. Accessed 17 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

bathrobe

noun
bath·​robe ˈbath-ˌrōb How to pronounce bathrobe (audio)
ˈbȧth-
: a loose robe worn before or after bathing or as a dressing gown

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